Lake Eureka Dam

UNKNOWN· Screven, Georgia· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA)
Dam Length590 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage265 acre-ft
Surface Area106 acres
NID IDGA04742

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: March 1, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Mclendon, William Timothy Smith

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Eureka Dam?

Lake Eureka 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 Lake Eureka Dam?

Lake Eureka Dam is owned by Mclendon, William Timothy Smith (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Eureka Dam?

Lake Eureka 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 Eureka Dam?

Lake Eureka Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Eureka Dam last inspected?

Lake Eureka Dam was last inspected on March 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.