Lake Carlton Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Carlton Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,045 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| NID ID | GA05706 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Lake Carlton, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Carlton Dam?
Lake Carlton 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 Lake Carlton Dam?
Lake Carlton Dam is owned by Lake Carlton, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Carlton Dam?
Lake Carlton 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 Carlton Dam?
Lake Carlton 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.