Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam
Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Georgia, built in 1991. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sharpe's Creek Reservoir Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Carrollton (local government). It impounds the Sharpe Creek.
The dam stands 43 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 230 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,790 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,555 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. 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.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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 | Carroll |
| River/Stream | Sharpe Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.64194, -85.05583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,790 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,790 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,990 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,555 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,790 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Carrollton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04474 |
| Federal ID | GA04474 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |