Fenner Lake Dam

Butts, Georgia· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage231 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
NID IDGA07002

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: September 29, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Cloud, Paulette M. et al.;Cubbage, Eric J.

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fenner Lake Dam?

Fenner 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 Fenner Lake Dam?

Fenner Lake Dam is owned by Cloud, Paulette M. et al.;Cubbage, Eric J. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Fenner Lake Dam?

Fenner 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 Fenner Lake Dam?

Fenner Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Fenner Lake Dam last inspected?

Fenner Lake Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2016. 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.