Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 43 ft (taller than 93.4% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,555 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,790 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04474 |
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
City of Carrollton
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam?
Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake 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 Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam?
Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam is owned by City of Carrollton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam built?
Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam?
Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam?
Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam last inspected?
Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam was last inspected on February 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.