Foster Lake Dam
Foster Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Foster Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Foster Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cumming, James B. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Flippen.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Flippen |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.46750, -84.21500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cumming, James B. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01827 |
| Federal ID | GA01827 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |