Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam

Putnam, Georgia· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage225 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA05681

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, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Farmers Merchant Bank

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam?

Sammons Presbyterian Church 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 Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam?

Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam is owned by Farmers Merchant Bank (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam?

Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam last inspected?

Sammons Presbyterian Church Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2017. 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.