Watson Road Lake Dam

Forsyth, Georgia· Earth· 28 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Watson Road 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 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA08048

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 14, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Mr. Jim Turner

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Watson Road Lake Dam?

Watson Road 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 Watson Road Lake Dam?

Watson Road Lake Dam is owned by Mr. Jim Turner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Watson Road Lake Dam?

Watson Road Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Watson Road Lake Dam last inspected?

Watson Road Lake Dam was last inspected on January 14, 2016. 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.