Keough Lake Dam
Keough Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gilmer County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Keough Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Keough Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Keough, Mary P (private). It impounds the Unknown near Nine Mile Church Environs.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 01/19/2017.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Nearest City | Nine Mile Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.77972, -84.60500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Keough, Mary P |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02344 |
| Federal ID | GA02344 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |