Foster Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 360 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 Cumming, James B. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Flippen.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Flippen |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.46750, -84.21500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cumming, James B. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01827 |
| Federal ID | GA01827 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |