Rowe Lake Dam

Little Creek· Paulding, Georgia· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
NID IDGA05139

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: July 16, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Rowe, Richard

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rowe Lake Dam?

Rowe 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 Rowe Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Rowe Lake Dam?

Rowe 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 Rowe Lake Dam?

Rowe Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Rowe Lake Dam last inspected?

Rowe Lake Dam was last inspected on July 16, 2018. 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.