Vogel State Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Vogel State Park Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 48 ft (taller than 95.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 522 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,638 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1994 |
| NID ID | GA00663 |
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
Parks and Historic Sites Division
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Vogel State Park Lake Dam?
Vogel State Park 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 Vogel State Park Lake Dam?
Vogel State Park Lake Dam is owned by Parks and Historic Sites Division (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vogel State Park Lake Dam built?
Vogel State Park Lake Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Vogel State Park Lake Dam?
Vogel State Park 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 Vogel State Park Lake Dam?
Vogel State Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Vogel State Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Vogel State Park Lake Dam was last inspected on December 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.