Patterson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stephens County, Georgia, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Patterson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Patterson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Patterson, Rex (private). It impounds the Unknown near Toccoa.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 03/01/2017.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Stephens |
| Nearest City | Toccoa |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.61500, -83.31611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Patterson, Rex |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05221 |
| Federal ID | GA05221 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |