Ferncrest Lake Dam No. 1
Ferncrest Lake Dam No. 1 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ferncrest Lake Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Ferncrest Lake Dam No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ferncrest, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 503 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 810 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 01/10/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.01210, -82.80633 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 503 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 503 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 810 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ferncrest, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00322 |
| Federal ID | GA00322 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |