Garby Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Lamar, Georgia· Built 1969· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Garby Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage255 acre-ft
Normal Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area110 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDGA02913

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 10, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Haines, Christopher & Anne

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Garby Lake Dam?

Garby 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 Garby Lake Dam?

Garby Lake Dam is owned by Haines, Christopher & Anne (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Garby Lake Dam built?

Garby Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Garby Lake Dam?

Garby 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 Garby Lake Dam?

Garby Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Garby Lake Dam last inspected?

Garby Lake Dam was last inspected on September 10, 2014. 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.