The Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
The Farm Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. 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 | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| NID ID | GA04971 |
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
Crenshaw, Archie
Private
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What is the hazard classification of The Farm Lake Dam?
The Farm 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 The Farm Lake Dam?
The Farm Lake Dam is owned by Crenshaw, Archie (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is The Farm Lake Dam?
The Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 The Farm Lake Dam last inspected?
The Farm Lake Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.