Houston Lake Dam

Georgia — Houston County — MOSSY CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyHouston
RiverMOSSY CREEK
Coordinates32.49968, -83.66757

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length850 ft
NID Storage2,441 acre-ft
Max Storage2,441 acre-ft
Surface Area176 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 9, 2016
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1840
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerHouston County Board of Commissioners

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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