Lembro Lake Dam

Gilmer, Georgia· Earth· 39 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 39 ft (taller than 90.9% in GA)
Dam Length235 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Max Discharge52 cfs
NID IDGA05927

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 17, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Lemmon, Elizabeth & Brown, Mary

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lembro Lake Dam?

Lembro 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 Lembro Lake Dam?

Lembro Lake Dam is owned by Lemmon, Elizabeth & Brown, Mary (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lembro Lake Dam?

Lembro 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 Lembro Lake Dam?

Lembro Lake Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Lembro Lake Dam last inspected?

Lembro Lake Dam was last inspected on January 17, 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.