Cantrell Lake Dam

HIGDON CREEK· Fannin, Georgia· Built 1970· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cantrell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 83.4% in GA)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage31 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDGA00666

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: July 1, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Brown, Sammie

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cantrell Lake Dam?

Cantrell Lake 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 Cantrell Lake Dam?

Cantrell Lake Dam is owned by Brown, Sammie (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cantrell Lake Dam built?

Cantrell Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Cantrell Lake Dam?

Cantrell Lake 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 Cantrell Lake Dam?

Cantrell Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Cantrell Lake Dam last inspected?

Cantrell Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2009. 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.