Lake Oglethorpe Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oglethorpe |
| Nearest City | GREENSBORO |
| River/Stream | GOULDING CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.86494, -83.23364 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 528 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,243 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,200 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Oglethorpe, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |