Forsyth Lake Dam
Forsyth Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Forsyth Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Forsyth Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Polk Co. (private). It impounds the Thompson Creek near Rockmart.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet.
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 02/20/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Rockmart |
| River/Stream | Thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.96333, -85.01750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Polk Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06179 |
| Federal ID | GA06179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |