Kersey Lake Dam

REDDING BRANCH· Houston, Georgia· Built 1960· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kersey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA)
Dam Length660 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area4,000 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDGA03017

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: January 1, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Davis Company, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kersey Lake Dam?

Kersey 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 Kersey Lake Dam?

Kersey Lake Dam is owned by Davis Company, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kersey Lake Dam built?

Kersey Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Kersey Lake Dam?

Kersey 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 Kersey Lake Dam?

Kersey Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Kersey Lake Dam last inspected?

Kersey Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2018. 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.