Tye Lake Dam No. 1

Monroe, Georgia· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tye Lake Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA)
Dam Length675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage360 acre-ft
Normal Storage240 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
NID IDGA00352

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: June 1, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Tye, Bill

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tye Lake Dam No. 1?

Tye Lake Dam No. 1 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 Tye Lake Dam No. 1?

Tye Lake Dam No. 1 is owned by Tye, Bill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Tye Lake Dam No. 1?

Tye Lake Dam No. 1 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 Tye Lake Dam No. 1?

Tye Lake Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 36 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 Tye Lake Dam No. 1 last inspected?

Tye Lake Dam No. 1 was last inspected on June 1, 2018. 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.