Lake Dow Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Dow Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 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 | 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,194 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1997 |
| NID ID | GA01979 |
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
Lake Dow Estates Property Owner's Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Dow Dam?
Lake Dow 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 Lake Dow Dam?
Lake Dow Dam is owned by Lake Dow Estates Property Owner's Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Dow Dam built?
Lake Dow Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Lake Dow Dam?
Lake Dow 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 Lake Dow Dam?
Lake Dow Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Lake Dow Dam last inspected?
Lake Dow Dam was last inspected on January 27, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.