Sequoyah Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sequoyah Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 64 ft (taller than 98.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 387 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 861 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 847 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02359 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Tate Mountain Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sequoyah Lake Dam?
Sequoyah Lake Dam 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 Sequoyah Lake Dam?
Sequoyah Lake Dam is owned by Tate Mountain Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sequoyah Lake Dam built?
Sequoyah Lake Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Sequoyah Lake Dam?
Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah Lake Dam?
Sequoyah Lake Dam has a dam height of 64 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 Sequoyah Lake Dam last inspected?
Sequoyah Lake Dam was last inspected on January 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.