Henderson Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Jefferson, Georgia· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Henderson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA)
Dam Length315 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA00184

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

Henderson, C. W. Sr.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Henderson Lake Dam?

Henderson 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 Henderson Lake Dam?

Henderson Lake Dam is owned by Henderson, C. W. Sr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Henderson Lake Dam?

Henderson 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 Henderson Lake Dam?

Henderson 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.