Louis Lake Dam

JENNY CREEK· White, Georgia· Earth· 25 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Louis Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA)
Dam Length	390 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	278 acre-ft

Surface Area	31 acres
Drainage Area	1,525 sq mi
NID ID	GA00525

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: February 6, 2013

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Atlanta Jewish Community Center

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Louis Lake Dam?

Louis Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Louis Lake Dam?

Louis Lake Dam is owned by Atlanta Jewish Community Center (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Louis Lake Dam?

Louis 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 Louis Lake Dam?

Louis Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Louis Lake Dam last inspected?

Louis Lake Dam was last inspected on February 6, 2013. 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.