Dams in Barrow County, Georgia
19Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Barrow County, Georgia
Barrow County has 19 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Barrow County is 67 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam at 49 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam | High | Satisfactory | 49 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 |
| Barber Creek Ws Str # 25 | High | Fair | 29 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Marbury Creek Ws Str # 22 | High | Satisfactory | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Winder Reservoir Dam | High | Fair | 21 | Water Supply | 1950 |
| White Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 38 | ||
| Marbury Creek Ws # 3 | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 |
| Barber Creek Ws Str # 9 | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Barber Creek Ws Str # 6 | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 |
| Lester Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1946 |
| John Cruce Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | 1972 | |
| Rives Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Rutledge Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Masseys Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Oglesby Lake Dam (upper) | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1950 |
| Elder Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Harrison Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Outz Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Edwards Lower Twin Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Liou Pond Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 30 |