Lake Louise Dam
Lake Louise Dam is an earth dam located in Stephens County, Georgia, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Louise Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Louise Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Georgia Baptist Assembly (private). It impounds the Walton Creek near Mount Airy.
The dam stands 68 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 170 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,920 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2017.
At 68 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Stephens |
| Nearest City | Mount Airy |
| River/Stream | Walton Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.60278, -83.27000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,363 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,920 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Georgia Baptist Assembly |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00482 |
| Federal ID | GA00482 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |