Forsyth Reservoir
Forsyth Reservoir is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Forsyth Reservoir
The primary purpose of Forsyth Reservoir is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Forsyth (local government). It impounds the Tobesofkee Creek near Forsyth.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 117 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 784 acre-feet.
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 06/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Tobesofkee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.99667, -83.95306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 784 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 784 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 784 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 117 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Forsyth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04975 |
| Federal ID | GA04975 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |