Mossy Lake Dam

MOSSY CREEK· Houston, Georgia· Built 1963· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mossy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage616 acre-ft
Surface Area221 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDGA00239

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, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Hunt, Willis B. Jr.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mossy Lake Dam?

Mossy 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 Mossy Lake Dam?

Mossy Lake Dam is owned by Hunt, Willis B. Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mossy Lake Dam built?

Mossy Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Mossy Lake Dam?

Mossy 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 Mossy Lake Dam?

Mossy Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Mossy Lake Dam last inspected?

Mossy Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2018. 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.