Thomason Lake Dam

Lane Creek· Paulding, Georgia· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA)
Dam Length237 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
NID IDGA05141

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: July 18, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Holbrook Properties LP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Thomason Lake Dam?

Thomason 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 Thomason Lake Dam?

Thomason Lake Dam is owned by Holbrook Properties LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Thomason Lake Dam?

Thomason 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 Thomason Lake Dam?

Thomason Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Thomason Lake Dam last inspected?

Thomason Lake Dam was last inspected on July 18, 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.