Goodroe Lake Dam

CALNA CREEK· Houston, Georgia· Built 1998· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Goodroe Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage167 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDGA05458

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: January 1, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Joseph Howell

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Goodroe Lake Dam?

Goodroe 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 Goodroe Lake Dam?

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

When was Goodroe Lake Dam built?

Goodroe Lake Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Goodroe Lake Dam?

Goodroe 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 Goodroe Lake Dam?

Goodroe 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.

When was Goodroe Lake Dam last inspected?

Goodroe Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2018. 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.