Sandhill Lake Dam

SANDHILL CREEK· Crawford, Georgia· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length155 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage149 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
NID IDGA04191

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: August 27, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Panaprint, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sandhill Lake Dam?

Sandhill 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 Sandhill Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Sandhill Lake Dam?

Sandhill 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 Sandhill Lake Dam?

Sandhill 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 Sandhill Lake Dam last inspected?

Sandhill Lake Dam was last inspected on August 27, 2015. 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.