George Cathrall Lake Dam

unknown· Quitman, Georgia· Built 2013· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

George Cathrall Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA)
Dam Length355 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2013 (13 years old)
NID IDGA06399

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: April 21, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Cathrall, George

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of George Cathrall Lake Dam?

George Cathrall 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 George Cathrall Lake Dam?

George Cathrall Lake Dam is owned by Cathrall, George (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was George Cathrall Lake Dam built?

George Cathrall Lake Dam was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 George Cathrall Lake Dam?

George Cathrall 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 George Cathrall Lake Dam?

George Cathrall Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 George Cathrall Lake Dam last inspected?

George Cathrall Lake Dam was last inspected on April 21, 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.