Lake Rabun Dam
Lake Rabun Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Rabun Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Rabun Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kamin Llc (private). It impounds the K Ssith Branch near Gibson Road Environs.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 951 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,485 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 02/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Gibson Road Environs |
| River/Stream | K Ssith Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.27611, -82.41975 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 951 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,485 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,485 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | KaMin LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03258 |
| Federal ID | GA03258 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |