Joy West Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Joy West Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. 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 | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 525 sq mi |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | GA01291 |
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
Belmont Georgia Limited Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Joy West Lake Dam?
Joy West 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 Joy West Lake Dam?
Joy West Lake Dam is owned by Belmont Georgia Limited Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Joy West Lake Dam?
Joy West 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 Joy West Lake Dam?
Joy West Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Joy West Lake Dam last inspected?
Joy West Lake Dam was last inspected on January 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.