Tison Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Dodge, Georgia· Built 1952· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tison Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length736 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage413 acre-ft
Normal Storage166 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
Year Modified1981
NID IDGA00251

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, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Tison, James

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tison Lake Dam?

Tison 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 Tison Lake Dam?

Tison Lake Dam is owned by Tison, James (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tison Lake Dam built?

Tison Lake Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Tison Lake Dam?

Tison 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 Tison Lake Dam?

Tison Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Tison Lake Dam last inspected?

Tison Lake Dam was last inspected on October 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.