Lake Thehama Dam

Banks, Georgia· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage373 acre-ft
Normal Storage310 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
NID IDGA05625

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: October 1, 2012
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Allen, Jim

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Thehama Dam?

Lake Thehama 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 Thehama Dam?

Lake Thehama Dam is owned by Allen, Jim (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Thehama Dam?

Lake Thehama 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 Thehama Dam?

Lake Thehama Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Thehama Dam last inspected?

Lake Thehama Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2012. 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.