Niebel Lake Dam

HICHITTE CREEK· Chattahoochee, Georgia· Built 1994· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Niebel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length240 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage131 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDGA06033

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 17, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Doc's Deep Blue Development, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Niebel Lake Dam?

Niebel 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 Niebel Lake Dam?

Niebel Lake Dam is owned by Doc's Deep Blue Development, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Niebel Lake Dam built?

Niebel Lake Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Niebel Lake Dam?

Niebel 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 Niebel Lake Dam?

Niebel Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Niebel Lake Dam last inspected?

Niebel Lake Dam was last inspected on October 17, 2017. 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.