Lake Shannon Dam

Unknown· Coweta, Georgia· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA)
Dam Length116 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage209 acre-ft
Normal Storage111 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06197

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: February 3, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

GREEN DEMON AT ARBOR SPRINGS LLC Zavada, Daniel

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Shannon Dam?

Lake Shannon 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 Shannon Dam?

Lake Shannon Dam is owned by GREEN DEMON AT ARBOR SPRINGS LLC Zavada, Daniel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Shannon Dam?

Lake Shannon 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 Shannon Dam?

Lake Shannon Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Shannon Dam last inspected?

Lake Shannon Dam was last inspected on February 3, 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.