Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 49 ft (taller than 95.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,042 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 263 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00604 |
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
Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Historic Sites Division
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam?
Fort Yargo Lake State Park 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 Yargo Lake State Park Dam?
Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam is owned by Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Historic Sites Division (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam built?
Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Yargo Lake State Park Dam?
Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam?
Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Yargo Lake State Park Dam last inspected?
Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam was last inspected on January 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.