Castleberry Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Harris, Georgia· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area170 sq mi
NID IDGA02723

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: January 21, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Mr. and Mrs. Modesto Torres

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Castleberry Lake Dam?

Castleberry 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 Castleberry Lake Dam?

Castleberry Lake Dam is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Modesto Torres (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Castleberry Lake Dam?

Castleberry 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 Castleberry Lake Dam?

Castleberry Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Castleberry Lake Dam last inspected?

Castleberry Lake Dam was last inspected on January 21, 2020. 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.