Turner Hill Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Turner Hill Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,520 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06147 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Allen Family Stonecrest LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Turner Hill Lake Dam?
Turner Hill Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Turner Hill Lake Dam?
Turner Hill Lake Dam is owned by Allen Family Stonecrest LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turner Hill Lake Dam built?
Turner Hill Lake Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Turner Hill Lake Dam?
Turner Hill Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Turner Hill Lake Dam?
Turner Hill Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Turner Hill Lake Dam last inspected?
Turner Hill Lake Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.