Ogden Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Morgan, Georgia· Built 1954· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Ogden Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Normal Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDGA00453

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: April 1, 1989
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Ogden, Val

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ogden Lake Dam?

Ogden 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 Ogden Lake Dam?

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

When was Ogden Lake Dam built?

Ogden Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Ogden Lake Dam?

Ogden Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ogden Lake Dam?

Ogden Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Ogden Lake Dam last inspected?

Ogden Lake Dam was last inspected on April 1, 1989. 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.