PENDLETON LAKE DAM - GA05300-3344
Dam Name: PENDLETON LAKE DAM
State: GA
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 12/29/2018
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Debris Clogging
Incident Mechanism 2Insufficient Spillway Capacity
Incident Mechanism 3Spillway Pipe Failure
Incident IDGA05300-3344
Incident DescriptionAmid rampant rains, riser clogged. Debris was cleared, but CMP pipe failed at downstream elbow.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)
Number of People EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures FloodedUnknown
Other Infrastructure ImpactsNone
Economic Damages (in $)Unknown
ResponseProgram required lake lowered 4' below NP and affected area taped off. Diesel pumps were employed.
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or UpdatesTemporarily repaired. Permanent repair plans are currently under Program review.
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPNR
Dam Height15 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)140.00
Surface Area (acres)13.00
Year Completed1991
NID NumberGA05300
River NameFLAT CREEK
Latitude33.4821
Longitude-84.5683
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesGA Safe Dams Program
