Oak Hill Farms Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Lee, Georgia· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Oak Hill Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in GA)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage241 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area327 sq mi
NID IDGA04802

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: June 2, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Oak Hill Farms

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oak Hill Farms Lake Dam?

Oak Hill Farms 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 Oak Hill Farms Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Oak Hill Farms Lake Dam?

Oak Hill Farms 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 Oak Hill Farms Lake Dam?

Oak Hill Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Oak Hill Farms Lake Dam last inspected?

Oak Hill Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2016. 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.