Lake Dow Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | McDonough |
| River/Stream | Nails Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.44667, -84.07306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,268 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,268 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,375 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,194 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Dow Estates Property Owner's Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |