Roland Lake

Womble Creek· Upson, Georgia· Built 1971· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Roland Lake is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA)
Dam Length425 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge165 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDGA05805

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

Sunny Hammond

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roland Lake?

Roland Lake 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 Roland Lake?

Roland Lake is owned by Sunny Hammond (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Roland Lake built?

Roland Lake was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Roland Lake?

Roland Lake serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Roland Lake?

Roland Lake has a dam height of 22 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.