Carter Lake Dam
Carter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gordon County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Carter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Carter Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dew's Lake Llc (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Sonoraville.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5,000 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gordon |
| Nearest City | Sonoraville |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.48931, -84.82581 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,000 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dew's Lake LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04608 |
| Federal ID | GA04608 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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