Sand Hill Lake Dam

PENDLETON CREEK· Treutlen, Georgia· Built 1964· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Sand Hill Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length975 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage756 acre-ft
Surface Area180 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDGA03280

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: December 1, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Soperton Naval Stores

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sand Hill Lake Dam?

Sand Hill 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 Sand Hill Lake Dam?

Sand Hill Lake Dam is owned by Soperton Naval Stores (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sand Hill Lake Dam built?

Sand Hill Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Sand Hill Lake Dam?

Sand Hill 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 Sand Hill Lake Dam?

Sand Hill Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Sand Hill Lake Dam last inspected?

Sand Hill Lake Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2014. 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.