Lake Oglethorpe Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyOglethorpe
Nearest CityGREENSBORO
River/StreamGOULDING CREEK
Coordinates33.86494, -83.23364

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length528 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,243 acre-ft
Max Storage1,243 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres
Drainage Area2,200 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Oglethorpe, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/16/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA00416
Federal IDGA00416
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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