Trophy Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Liberty, Georgia· Built 1973· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Trophy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA)
Dam Length2,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage152 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area200 sq mi
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDGA03367

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 2, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Owens Illinois Development Corporation

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Trophy Lake Dam?

Trophy 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 Trophy Lake Dam?

Trophy Lake Dam is owned by Owens Illinois Development Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Trophy Lake Dam built?

Trophy Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Trophy Lake Dam?

Trophy 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 Trophy Lake Dam?

Trophy Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Trophy Lake Dam last inspected?

Trophy Lake Dam was last inspected on March 2, 2016. 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.