Lane Lake Dam

Harris, Georgia· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA)
Dam Length180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
NID IDGA05576

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: January 30, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Lane, Norman Terry , ET AL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lane Lake Dam?

Lane Lake 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 Lane Lake Dam?

Lane Lake Dam is owned by Lane, Norman Terry , ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lane Lake Dam?

Lane Lake 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 Lane Lake Dam?

Lane Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Lane Lake Dam last inspected?

Lane Lake Dam was last inspected on January 30, 2020. 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.