Muse Lake Dam

BIGER CREEK· Madison, Georgia· Earth· 26 ft tall

High Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Muse Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection. 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	380 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	290 acre-ft

Surface Area	6 acres
Drainage Area	290 sq mi
NID ID	GA04871

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: October 9, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Muse, Helen

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Muse Lake Dam?

Muse 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 Muse Lake Dam?

Muse Lake Dam is owned by Muse, Helen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Muse Lake Dam?

Muse Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Muse Lake Dam?

Muse 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 Muse Lake Dam last inspected?

Muse Lake Dam was last inspected on October 9, 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.