Lake Carroll Dam
Lake Carroll Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Georgia, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Carroll Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Carroll Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Carrollton (local government). It impounds the Curtis Creek near Carrollton.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 166 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,663 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,792 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Carrollton |
| River/Stream | Curtis Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.59778, -85.06333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,663 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,663 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,411 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 166 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,792 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,663 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Carrollton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00105 |
| Federal ID | GA00105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |