Fayetteville Reservoir Dam

WHITEWATER CREEK· Fayette, Georgia· Earth· 23 ft tall
Unknown Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Fayetteville Reservoir Dam is classified as unknown in Georgia. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.7K acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
NID IDGA05479

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

City of Fayetteville

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fayetteville Reservoir Dam?

Fayetteville Reservoir Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Fayetteville Reservoir Dam?

Fayetteville Reservoir Dam is owned by City of Fayetteville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Fayetteville Reservoir Dam?

Fayetteville Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fayetteville Reservoir Dam?

Fayetteville Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 23 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.

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.