Payne Dam

UNKNOWN· Madison, Georgia· Built 1970· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Payne Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA)
Dam Length660 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDGA02083

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 13, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Payne, John

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Payne Dam?

Payne 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 Payne Dam?

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

When was Payne Dam built?

Payne Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Payne Dam?

Payne 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 Payne Dam?

Payne Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Payne Dam last inspected?

Payne Dam was last inspected on April 13, 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.