Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam

Dade, Georgia· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA)
Dam Length165 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge108 cfs
NID IDGA05510

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 1, 2008
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Moore Ellen M. Trustee

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam?

Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam?

Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam is owned by Moore Ellen M. Trustee (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam?

Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam?

Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam last inspected?

Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.