Shealy Lake Dam

PRUITT CREEK· Randolph, Georgia· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
NID IDGA04901

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, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Randolph County Board of Commissioners

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shealy Lake Dam?

Shealy 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 Shealy Lake Dam?

Shealy Lake Dam is owned by Randolph County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Shealy Lake Dam?

Shealy 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 Shealy Lake Dam?

Shealy Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Shealy Lake Dam last inspected?

Shealy Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2009. 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.