Phillips Lake Dam

Decatur, Georgia· Built 1994· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Phillips 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 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA)
Dam Length555 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage226 acre-ft
Normal Storage169 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDGA06174

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, 2008
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Terry K. Phillips

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Phillips Lake Dam?

Phillips 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 Phillips Lake Dam?

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

When was Phillips Lake Dam built?

Phillips 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 Phillips Lake Dam?

Phillips 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 Phillips Lake Dam?

Phillips Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Phillips Lake Dam last inspected?

Phillips Lake Dam was last inspected on April 1, 2008. 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.