Thompson Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Dooly, Georgia· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length345 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage235 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA03148

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: March 14, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Brent Dooly, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Thompson Lake Dam?

Thompson 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 Thompson Lake Dam?

Thompson Lake Dam is owned by Brent Dooly, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Thompson Lake Dam?

Thompson 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 Thompson Lake Dam?

Thompson Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Thompson Lake Dam last inspected?

Thompson Lake Dam was last inspected on March 14, 2017. 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.