Erin's Place Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Erin's Place Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 534 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 239 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | GA00334 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Erin's Place Lake Dam?
Erin's Place Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Erin's Place Lake Dam?
Erin's Place Lake Dam is owned by Private (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Erin's Place Lake Dam built?
Erin's Place Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Erin's Place Lake Dam?
Erin's Place 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 Erin's Place Lake Dam?
Erin's Place Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Erin's Place Lake Dam last inspected?
Erin's Place Lake Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.