James Carter

Tr- Sweetwater Ocmulgee R· Crawford, Georgia· Built 1978· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

James Carter is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA)
Dam Length610 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge14 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDGA05707

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

James Carter

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of James Carter?

James Carter 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 James Carter?

James Carter is owned by James Carter (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was James Carter built?

James Carter was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 James Carter?

James Carter serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is James Carter?

James Carter has a dam height of 22 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.