Reedy Lake Dam

REEDY BRANCH· Dooly, Georgia· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Reedy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA)
Dam Length1,080 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.0K acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
NID IDGA07114

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 21, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

West, Stephanie Dawn

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reedy Lake Dam?

Reedy 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 Reedy Lake Dam?

Reedy Lake Dam is owned by West, Stephanie Dawn (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Reedy Lake Dam?

Reedy Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Reedy Lake Dam?

Reedy Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Reedy Lake Dam last inspected?

Reedy Lake Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2017. 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.