High Falls Lake Dam, Georgia, USA

Quick Facts About High Falls Lake Dam

Location: Monroe, Georgia
Coordinates: 33.17956, -84.01988
River: Towaliga River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Stone
Commissioned: 1904
Dam Height: 35 ft (11 m)
Dam Length: 606 ft (185 m)
Dam Capacity: 12,470 acre-ft (15,381 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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High Falls Lake Dam Information

High Falls Lake Dam is a stone dam located in Blount, Monroe, Georgia.

The dam, which is on the Towaliga River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by Towaliga Power Company and commissioned in 1904 and is currently owned by Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division.

High Falls Lake Dam Structure

The High Falls Lake Dam is approximately 606 feet (185 m) long, 35 feet (11 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

High Falls Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 8,600 acre-ft (10,608 Ml) and maximum capacity of 12,470 acre-ft (15,381 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 573 acres (232 ha) and the total catchment area is 131,840 square miles (341,464 square kilometres).

High Falls Lake Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the High Falls Lake Dam does not have any spillways.

High Falls Lake Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

High Falls Lake Dam
Monroe, Georgia
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 35 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 606 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 12,470 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 131,840 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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High Falls Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the High Falls Lake Dam?

High Falls Lake Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the High Falls Lake Dam?

High Falls Lake Dam is in Monroe County.

How high is the High Falls Lake Dam?

High Falls Lake Dam is 35 feet high.

How long is the High Falls Lake Dam?

High Falls Lake Dam is 606 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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