Theus Lake Dam
Theus Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Schley County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Theus Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Theus Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Theus Family Timber Llc (private). It impounds the Little Muckalee Creek near Ellaville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 105 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 278 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/04/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Schley |
| Nearest City | Ellaville |
| River/Stream | Little Muckalee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.19347, -84.32944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Theus Family Timber LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01133 |
| Federal ID | GA01133 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |