Robinson Lake Dam

Spalding, Georgia· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage296 acre-ft
Normal Storage240 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
NID IDGA05592

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: October 1, 2012
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Robinson, Randy

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robinson Lake Dam?

Robinson 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 Robinson Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Robinson Lake Dam?

Robinson 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 Robinson Lake Dam?

Robinson Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Robinson Lake Dam last inspected?

Robinson Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2012. 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.