Reinhardt College Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Cherokee, Georgia· Built 1980· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Reinhardt College Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage37 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area44 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDGA04069

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: April 24, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Reinhardt College

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reinhardt College Lake Dam?

Reinhardt College 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 Reinhardt College Lake Dam?

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

When was Reinhardt College Lake Dam built?

Reinhardt College Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Reinhardt College Lake Dam?

Reinhardt College 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 Reinhardt College Lake Dam?

Reinhardt College Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Reinhardt College Lake Dam last inspected?

Reinhardt College Lake Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2019. 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.