Moon Lake Dam

LONG BRANCH· Henry, Georgia· Earth· 26 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Moon 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	26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA)
Dam Length	615 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	207 acre-ft
Normal Storage	84 acre-ft

Surface Area	12 acres
NID ID	GA05440

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 14, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Johnny & Linda Kirkland Henry County Board of Commissioners Clarin Cabana City of McDonough MP Land LLC

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Moon Lake Dam?

Moon 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 Moon Lake Dam?

Moon Lake Dam is owned by Johnny & Linda Kirkland Henry County Board of Commissioners Clarin Cabana City of McDonough MP Land LLC (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Moon Lake Dam?

Moon 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 Moon Lake Dam?

Moon Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Moon Lake Dam last inspected?

Moon Lake Dam was last inspected on February 14, 2019. 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.