Childers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Childers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 378 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 278 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01457 |
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
Sheperd, Paul & Heather
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Childers Lake Dam?
Childers 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 Childers Lake Dam?
Childers Lake Dam is owned by Sheperd, Paul & Heather (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Childers Lake Dam built?
Childers Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Childers Lake Dam?
Childers 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 Childers Lake Dam?
Childers Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Childers Lake Dam last inspected?
Childers Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.