Lee Lake Dam

Nme Unknown· Harris, Georgia· Built 1991· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Lee Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage158 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDGA05935

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 1, 2008
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Lee,John

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,John (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 1991, making it 35 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Lee Lake Dam?

Lee Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 January 1, 2008. 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.