Indian Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Indian Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 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 | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,526 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2005 |
| NID ID | GA01590 |
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
Indian Lake Landowners Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Lake Dam?
Indian 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 Indian Lake Dam?
Indian Lake Dam is owned by Indian Lake Landowners Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indian Lake Dam built?
Indian Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Indian Lake Dam?
Indian 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 Indian Lake Dam?
Indian Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Indian Lake Dam last inspected?
Indian Lake Dam was last inspected on January 20, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.