Howard Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Jenkins, Georgia· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in GA)
Dam Length1,085 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
NID IDGA04674

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
Last Inspection: August 6, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Howard Family Farm

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Howard Lake Dam?

Howard 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 Howard Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Howard Lake Dam?

Howard 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 Howard Lake Dam?

Howard Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Howard Lake Dam last inspected?

Howard Lake Dam was last inspected on August 6, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.