Pleasure Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Irwin, Georgia· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA)
Dam Length655 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage526 acre-ft
Normal Storage229 acre-ft
Surface Area61 acres
NID IDGA03621

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 1, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Pleasure Lake, Inc. C/O Ronnie Sumner

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pleasure Lake Dam?

Pleasure 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 Pleasure Lake Dam?

Pleasure Lake Dam is owned by Pleasure Lake, Inc. C/O Ronnie Sumner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pleasure Lake Dam?

Pleasure 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 Pleasure Lake Dam?

Pleasure Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Pleasure Lake Dam last inspected?

Pleasure Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2009. 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.