Tara Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Villa Rica |
| River/Stream | Ayer Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.64568, -84.91662 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 101 ft |
| Dam Height | 101 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,854 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,885 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,885 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 260 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,489 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,885 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fairfield Plantation Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |