Chambers Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Fayette, Georgia· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA)
Dam Length530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage113 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area530 sq mi
NID IDGA04316

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 22, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Barnett Bank of Fayette County Ms. Carrie W. Key Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Hall

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chambers Lake Dam?

Chambers 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 Chambers Lake Dam?

Chambers Lake Dam is owned by Barnett Bank of Fayette County Ms. Carrie W. Key Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Hall (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Chambers Lake Dam?

Chambers 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 Chambers Lake Dam?

Chambers Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Chambers Lake Dam last inspected?

Chambers Lake Dam was last inspected on July 22, 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.