Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 90.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 326 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00708 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam?
Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam?
Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam is owned by Georgia Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam built?
Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam?
Fort Mountain State Park 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 Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam?
Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Fort Mountain State Park Lake Dam was last inspected on March 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.