Charlene Foster Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Charlene Foster 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 Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| NID ID | GA05041 |
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
Pitts, Glenda
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Charlene Foster Lake Dam?
Charlene Foster 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 Charlene Foster Lake Dam?
Charlene Foster Lake Dam is owned by Pitts, Glenda (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Charlene Foster Lake Dam?
Charlene Foster 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 Charlene Foster Lake Dam?
Charlene Foster 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.
When was Charlene Foster Lake Dam last inspected?
Charlene Foster Lake Dam was last inspected on September 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.