Louise Lake Dam

HONEY BEE CREEK· Spalding, Georgia· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA)
Dam Length534 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA01452

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: October 1, 2012
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Lake Louis Property Owners Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Louise Lake Dam?

Louise 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 Louise Lake Dam?

Louise Lake Dam is owned by Lake Louis Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Louise Lake Dam?

Louise 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 Louise Lake Dam?

Louise Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Louise Lake Dam last inspected?

Louise Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2012. 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.