Glencree Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Forsyth, Georgia· Built 1950· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Glencree Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDGA06257

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

David B & Sherry H Johnson

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Glencree Lake Dam?

Glencree 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 Glencree Lake Dam?

Glencree Lake Dam is owned by David B & Sherry H Johnson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Glencree Lake Dam built?

Glencree Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Glencree Lake Dam?

Glencree 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 Glencree Lake Dam?

Glencree Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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.

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.