Royal Lakes Dam #2

Hall, Georgia· Earth· 43 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Royal Lakes Dam #2 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 43 ft (taller than 93.4% in GA)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA07191

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Royal lakes Ltd, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Royal Lakes Dam #2?

Royal Lakes Dam #2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Royal Lakes Dam #2?

Royal Lakes Dam #2 is owned by Royal lakes Ltd, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Royal Lakes Dam #2?

Royal Lakes Dam #2 has a dam height of 43 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 Royal Lakes Dam #2 last inspected?

Royal Lakes Dam #2 was last inspected on October 1, 2009. 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.