Crabapple Lake Dam

Little River· Cherokee, Georgia· Built 1986· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Crabapple Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA)
Dam Length360 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage353 acre-ft
Normal Storage143 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDGA04371

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: April 1, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BFP Farms, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Crabapple Lake Dam?

Crabapple 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 Crabapple Lake Dam?

Crabapple Lake Dam is owned by BFP Farms, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Crabapple Lake Dam built?

Crabapple Lake Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Crabapple Lake Dam?

Crabapple 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 Crabapple Lake Dam?

Crabapple 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 Crabapple Lake Dam last inspected?

Crabapple Lake Dam was last inspected on April 1, 2019. 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.