Fausett Lake Dam
Fausett Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fausett Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fausett Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carter, Venetta Georgia Dept. Of Transportation (state). It impounds the Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 576 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5,352 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 03/29/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Dawsonville |
| River/Stream | Amicalola Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.52833, -84.28028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,352 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carter, Venetta Georgia Dept. of Transportation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00136 |
| Federal ID | GA00136 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |