High Falls Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
High Falls Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 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 | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 606 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 12.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 573 acres |
| Drainage Area | 131,840 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2016 |
| NID ID | GA02060 |
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
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of High Falls Lake Dam?
High Falls 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 High Falls Lake Dam?
High Falls Lake Dam is owned by Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was High Falls Lake Dam built?
High Falls Lake Dam was completed in 1904, making it 122 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 High Falls Lake Dam?
High Falls 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 High Falls Lake Dam?
High Falls Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 High Falls Lake Dam last inspected?
High Falls Lake Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.