Farabow Lake Dam

Coffee, Georgia· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Farabow Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA)
Dam Length555 ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
NID IDGA05842

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: July 15, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Michael Farabow Edwin Thomas Farabow

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Farabow Lake Dam?

Farabow 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 Farabow Lake Dam?

Farabow Lake Dam is owned by Michael Farabow Edwin Thomas Farabow (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Farabow Lake Dam?

Farabow Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Farabow Lake Dam?

Farabow 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 Farabow Lake Dam last inspected?

Farabow Lake Dam was last inspected on July 15, 2020. 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.