Pine Mountain Lake Dam

Harris, Georgia· Earth· 42 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pine Mountain Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 92.9% in GA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage556 acre-ft
Normal Storage456 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
NID IDGA05938

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: March 23, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Mike B. Patton

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pine Mountain Lake Dam?

Pine Mountain 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 Pine Mountain Lake Dam?

Pine Mountain Lake Dam is owned by Mike B. Patton (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pine Mountain Lake Dam?

Pine Mountain 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 Pine Mountain Lake Dam?

Pine Mountain Lake Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Pine Mountain Lake Dam last inspected?

Pine Mountain Lake Dam was last inspected on March 23, 2020. 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.