Lake Louise Dam

BREASTWORKS BRANCH· Early, Georgia· Built 1950· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Louise Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length845 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage380 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDGA01428

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: June 21, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CJA Properties LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Louise Dam?

Lake Louise 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 Louise Dam?

Lake Louise Dam is owned by CJA Properties LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Louise Dam built?

Lake Louise Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Louise Dam?

Lake Louise 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 Louise Dam?

Lake Louise Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Louise Dam last inspected?

Lake Louise Dam was last inspected on June 21, 2016. 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.