Thurman Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Cherokee, Georgia· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area111 sq mi
NID IDGA02499

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: April 10, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Walnut Hill 24 LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Thurman Lake Dam?

Thurman 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 Thurman Lake Dam?

Thurman Lake Dam is owned by Walnut Hill 24 LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Thurman Lake Dam?

Thurman 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 Thurman Lake Dam?

Thurman Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Thurman Lake Dam last inspected?

Thurman Lake Dam was last inspected on April 10, 2019. 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.