Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam
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 Length | 165 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 108 cfs |
| NID ID | GA05510 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Moore Ellen M. Trustee
Private
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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.