Abney Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Abney Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Abney Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Abney, W. L. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lafayette.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 287 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 223 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 59 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required