Amberlake Dam

PELHAM CR.· Fayette, Georgia· Built 1984· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Amberlake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA)
Dam Length660 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage341 acre-ft
Normal Storage212 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
Year Modified2015
NID IDGA04260

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 7, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Signa Investment, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Amberlake Dam?

Amberlake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Amberlake Dam?

Amberlake Dam is owned by Signa Investment, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Amberlake Dam built?

Amberlake Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Amberlake Dam?

Amberlake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Amberlake Dam?

Amberlake Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Amberlake Dam last inspected?

Amberlake Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.