Hale Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Wilkes, Georgia· Built 1960· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Hale Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDGA02223

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Hale, George

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hale Lake Dam?

Hale 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 Hale Lake Dam?

Hale Lake Dam is owned by Hale, George (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hale Lake Dam built?

Hale Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Hale Lake Dam?

Hale Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hale Lake Dam?

Hale Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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.

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.