Rosen Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Oconee, Georgia· Built 1990· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Rosen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA)
Dam Length210 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDGA05167

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: June 1, 2004
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Rosen, Amy

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rosen Lake Dam?

Rosen 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 Rosen Lake Dam?

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

When was Rosen Lake Dam built?

Rosen Lake Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Rosen Lake Dam?

Rosen Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Rosen Lake Dam?

Rosen 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 Rosen Lake Dam last inspected?

Rosen Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2004. 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.