J. B. Chandler Lake Dam
J. B. Chandler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Oconee County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J. B. Chandler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of J. B. Chandler Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chandler, J. B. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Carey.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 11/01/1992. That was over 33 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oconee |
| Nearest City | Carey |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.88333, -83.37500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Chandler, J. B. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00443 |
| Federal ID | GA00443 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |