Reeves Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Carroll, Georgia· Built 1981· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Reeves Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA)
Dam Length570 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area125 sq mi
Max Discharge82 cfs
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDGA04054

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Reeves, Evelyn

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reeves Lake Dam?

Reeves 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 Reeves Lake Dam?

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

When was Reeves Lake Dam built?

Reeves Lake Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Reeves Lake Dam?

Reeves 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 Reeves Lake Dam?

Reeves Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.

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.