Lake Cindy Dam
Lake Cindy Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1961. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Cindy Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Cindy Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Cindy Civic Association (private). It impounds the Bear Creek near Hampton.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 511 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 252 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,204 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/16/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Hampton |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.41149, -84.30203 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 511 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,204 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Cindy Civic Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01557 |
| Federal ID | GA01557 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |