Cartee Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cartee Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 990 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03323 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DWIGHT WINTERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cartee Lake Dam?
Cartee 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 Cartee Lake Dam?
Cartee Lake Dam is owned by DWIGHT WINTERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cartee Lake Dam built?
Cartee Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Cartee Lake Dam?
Cartee 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 Cartee Lake Dam?
Cartee Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Cartee Lake Dam last inspected?
Cartee Lake Dam was last inspected on June 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.