James Trapnell Jr. Lake Dam

Candler, Georgia· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

James Trapnell Jr. Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA)
Dam Length1,172 ft
Max Storage322 acre-ft
Normal Storage210 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA00231

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: June 15, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

James H. Tarpnell Jr.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of James Trapnell Jr. Lake Dam?

James Trapnell Jr. 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 James Trapnell Jr. Lake Dam?

James Trapnell Jr. Lake Dam is owned by James H. Tarpnell Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is James Trapnell Jr. Lake Dam?

James Trapnell Jr. Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 James Trapnell Jr. Lake Dam last inspected?

James Trapnell Jr. Lake Dam was last inspected on June 15, 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.