Shannon Lake Dam

Name unknown· Macon, Georgia· Built 1985· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Tailings Other Private

Key Takeaway

Shannon Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA)
Dam Length630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage315 acre-ft
Normal Storage126 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDGA04833

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: June 21, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

South Tract Trust Cadwell, James and Elizabeth

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shannon Lake Dam?

Shannon 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 Shannon Lake Dam?

Shannon Lake Dam is owned by South Tract Trust Cadwell, James and Elizabeth (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Shannon Lake Dam built?

Shannon Lake Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Shannon Lake Dam?

Shannon Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Tailings, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Shannon Lake Dam?

Shannon Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Shannon Lake Dam last inspected?

Shannon Lake Dam was last inspected on June 21, 2018. 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.