Cagle Lake Dam
Cagle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Georgia, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cagle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cagle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dalrymple, Dykes (private). It impounds the Indian Creek near Unity (environs).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 300 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 06/22/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Unity (environs) |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.38528, -83.34306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 300 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dalrymple, Dykes |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02094 |
| Federal ID | GA02094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |