Foster Lake Dam
Foster Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Haralson County, Georgia, built in 1951. It carries a Low 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 Heirs Of Joel Foster (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Draketown.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 582 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 209 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 260 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 09/14/2016.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Haralson |
| Nearest City | Draketown |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.80953, -85.06181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 582 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 260 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Heirs of Joel Foster |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02477 |
| Federal ID | GA02477 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |