Vason Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Morgan, Georgia· Built 1977· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Vason Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA)
Dam Length615 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage674 acre-ft
Normal Storage426 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDGA01765

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 1, 1989
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Vason, Wayne

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Vason Lake Dam?

Vason 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 Vason Lake Dam?

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

When was Vason Lake Dam built?

Vason Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Vason Lake Dam?

Vason 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 Vason Lake Dam?

Vason Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Vason Lake Dam last inspected?

Vason Lake Dam was last inspected on April 1, 1989. 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.