Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #2

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

Key Takeaway

Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #2 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 Length680 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area55 sq mi
NID IDGA05349

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

Honeywood Inc.

Private

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Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #1

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Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #3

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Honeywood Lake Dam #4

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Ward's Lake Dam

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Potato Creek WS Str # 103

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Mccards Lake Dam

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Ethridge Mill Pond Dam

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Aiken Lake Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #2?

Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #2 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 Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #2?

Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #2 is owned by Honeywood Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #2?

Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #2 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 Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #2?

Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #2 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.