Chapel Hill Farms Lake Dam

Unknown· Douglas, Georgia· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Chapel Hill Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA)
Dam Length366 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage186 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
NID IDGA05613

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

Christopher, Gary and Susan

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chapel Hill Farms Lake Dam?

Chapel Hill Farms 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 Chapel Hill Farms Lake Dam?

Chapel Hill Farms Lake Dam is owned by Christopher, Gary and Susan (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Chapel Hill Farms Lake Dam?

Chapel Hill Farms 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 Chapel Hill Farms Lake Dam?

Chapel Hill Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.