Fullers Lake Dam

BAY BRANCH· Wilcox, Georgia· Built 1953· Earth· 14 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Fullers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage243 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area1,205 sq mi
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDGA00221

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 12, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Fuller, Rodger, Sr.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fullers Lake Dam?

Fullers 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 Fullers Lake Dam?

Fullers Lake Dam is owned by Fuller, Rodger, Sr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fullers Lake Dam built?

Fullers Lake Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Fullers Lake Dam?

Fullers Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fullers Lake Dam?

Fullers Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Fullers Lake Dam last inspected?

Fullers Lake Dam was last inspected on September 12, 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.