Thorton Home Site Lake Dam

Henry, Georgia· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Thorton Home Site Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage303 acre-ft
Normal Storage198 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA05948

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 1, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Ash, Kiwanii G.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Thorton Home Site Lake Dam?

Thorton Home Site 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 Thorton Home Site Lake Dam?

Thorton Home Site Lake Dam is owned by Ash, Kiwanii G. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Thorton Home Site Lake Dam?

Thorton Home Site Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Thorton Home Site Lake Dam last inspected?

Thorton Home Site Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 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.