Carter Lake Dam #2
Carter Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Georgia, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carter Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Carter Lake Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carter, B. M. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 04/01/1989. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Morgan |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.53833, -83.43056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carter, B. M. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05198 |
| Federal ID | GA05198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |