Pittman Lake Dam

SALLYS BRANCH· Mitchell, Georgia· Built 1962· Earth· 10 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Pittman Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA)
Dam Length860 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage266 acre-ft
Normal Storage102 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDGA03452

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 12, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Connell, Dan W.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pittman Lake Dam?

Pittman 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 Pittman Lake Dam?

Pittman Lake Dam is owned by Connell, Dan W. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pittman Lake Dam built?

Pittman Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Pittman Lake Dam?

Pittman Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pittman Lake Dam?

Pittman Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Pittman Lake Dam last inspected?

Pittman Lake Dam was last inspected on June 12, 2018. 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.