Carnes Lake Dam
Carnes Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Georgia, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carnes Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Carnes Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carnes, Joyce S. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Whitesburg.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 198 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 11/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Whitesburg |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.51194, -84.85778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 198 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 234 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carnes, Joyce S. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02332 |
| Federal ID | GA02332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |