Asbell Lake Dam North

JOHNSON CREEK· Twiggs, Georgia· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Asbell Lake Dam North is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area515 sq mi
NID IDGA05051

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Asbell, Gilberte

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Asbell Lake Dam North?

Asbell Lake Dam North 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 Asbell Lake Dam North?

Asbell Lake Dam North is owned by Asbell, Gilberte (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Asbell Lake Dam North?

Asbell Lake Dam North 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 Asbell Lake Dam North?

Asbell Lake Dam North has a dam height of 18 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.

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.