Christian Lake Dam

EAST TRAIL CREEK· Clarke, Georgia· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA)
Dam Length410 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage234 acre-ft
Normal Storage154 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area185 sq mi
NID IDGA01754

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: August 1, 2004
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Christian, R. D.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Christian Lake Dam?

Christian 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 Christian Lake Dam?

Christian Lake Dam is owned by Christian, R. D. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Christian Lake Dam?

Christian 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 Christian Lake Dam?

Christian Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Christian Lake Dam last inspected?

Christian Lake Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2004. 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.