Fox Hill Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Coffee, Georgia· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage212 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
NID IDGA04105

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: July 10, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Coffee County Board of Commissioners

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fox Hill Lake Dam?

Fox Hill 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 Fox Hill Lake Dam?

Fox Hill Lake Dam is owned by Coffee County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Fox Hill Lake Dam?

Fox Hill 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 Fox Hill Lake Dam?

Fox Hill Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Fox Hill Lake Dam last inspected?

Fox Hill Lake Dam was last inspected on July 10, 2020. 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.