Fievet Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fievet Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01365 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Fievet, Gerald B.
Private
Nearby Dams
Thames Lake Dam
Fayette, GA
Low Hazard 15 ftArrowhead Lake Dam West
Clayton, GA
Low Hazard 21 ftLake Arrowhead Dam East
Clayton, GA
Low Hazard 25 ftVickery Lake Dam
Fayette, GA
Low Hazard 41 ftBrittany Lake Dam
Clayton, GA
Low Hazard 40 ftTolbert Lake Dam
Clayton, GA
Unknown 16 ftMundys Millpond Dam
Clayton, GA
Low Hazard 15 ftEmerald Lake Dam
Fayette, GA
Low Hazard 16 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Fievet Lake Dam?
Fievet 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 Fievet Lake Dam?
Fievet Lake Dam is owned by Fievet, Gerald B. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fievet Lake Dam built?
Fievet Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Fievet Lake Dam?
Fievet 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 Fievet Lake Dam?
Fievet Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Fievet Lake Dam last inspected?
Fievet Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.