Lee Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Ware, Georgia· Built 1960· Earth· 12 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Lee Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage354 acre-ft
Normal Storage126 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDGA03606

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: September 9, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Lee, Frank

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lee Lake Dam?

Lee 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 Lee Lake Dam?

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

When was Lee Lake Dam built?

Lee Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Lee Lake Dam?

Lee Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lee Lake Dam?

Lee Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Lee Lake Dam last inspected?

Lee Lake Dam was last inspected on September 9, 2014. 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.