Lake Serenity-Hodnett Dam

BEAVERDAM CREEK· Habersham, Georgia· Built 1992· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Serenity-Hodnett Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA)
Dam Length245 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage182 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDGA05213

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: August 1, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Hodnett, R. Harold

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Serenity-Hodnett Dam?

Lake Serenity-Hodnett 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 Serenity-Hodnett Dam?

Lake Serenity-Hodnett Dam is owned by Hodnett, R. Harold (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Serenity-Hodnett Dam built?

Lake Serenity-Hodnett Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Serenity-Hodnett Dam?

Lake Serenity-Hodnett Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Serenity-Hodnett Dam?

Lake Serenity-Hodnett 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 Lake Serenity-Hodnett Dam last inspected?

Lake Serenity-Hodnett Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2017. 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.