Lake Ashley Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Ashley Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 97.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 626 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 936 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 316 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,310 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | GA02362 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Fairfield Plantation Property Owners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Ashley Dam?
Lake Ashley Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Ashley Dam?
Lake Ashley Dam is owned by Fairfield Plantation Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Ashley Dam built?
Lake Ashley Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Lake Ashley Dam?
Lake Ashley 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 Lake Ashley Dam?
Lake Ashley Dam has a dam height of 57 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 Lake Ashley Dam last inspected?
Lake Ashley Dam was last inspected on January 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.