Dams in Chattooga County, Georgia
13Total Dams
3High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Chattooga County, Georgia
Chattooga County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Chattooga County is 58 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Wanda Reita Lake Dam at 37 ft.
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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.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Of Chattooga River Dike 4 | High | Not Available | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1975 |
| Head Of Chattooga River Dike 1 | High | Not Available | 14 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Head Of Chattooga River Dike 5 | High | Not Available | 6 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1975 |
| Wanda Reita Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 37 | Recreation | 1949 |
| James "sloppy" Floyd Lower Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 37 | Recreation | 1971 |
| James "sloppy" Floyd Upper Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Otting Large Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 29 | Recreation | |
| Tightsqueeze Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Otting South Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | |
| L. M. Thomas Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | 1978 |
| Hair Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Riverside Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Wildlife Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Recreation |