Scarbor Lake Dam

GUM CREEK· Tift, Georgia· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Scarbor Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
NID IDGA06476

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, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

William Randall Scarbor Family Trust C/O: William Randall Scarbor Trustee

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scarbor Lake Dam?

Scarbor 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 Scarbor Lake Dam?

Scarbor Lake Dam is owned by William Randall Scarbor Family Trust C/O: William Randall Scarbor Trustee (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Scarbor Lake Dam?

Scarbor Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Scarbor Lake Dam last inspected?

Scarbor Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2011. 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.