Rives Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Hancock, Georgia· Built 1972· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rives Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA)
Dam Length490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage245 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDGA00387

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: February 1, 2005
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Rii Timberland Partners

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rives Lake Dam?

Rives 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 Rives Lake Dam?

Rives Lake Dam is owned by Rii Timberland Partners (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rives Lake Dam built?

Rives Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Rives Lake Dam?

Rives 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 Rives Lake Dam?

Rives Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Rives Lake Dam last inspected?

Rives Lake Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2005. 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.