Raskarity Lake Dam
Raskarity Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Raskarity Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Raskarity Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Air Products Co. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Brookwood Environs.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Brookwood Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.08722, -84.17500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Air Products Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01991 |
| Federal ID | GA01991 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |