Forest City Gun Club Lake Dam, located in Chatham, Georgia, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
Wind
Humidity
This earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches 1275 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 273 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and the last inspection took place in March 2016 with a 5-year inspection frequency.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with an associated surface area of 38 acres and drainage area of 99 acres. While the risk assessment for Forest City Gun Club Lake Dam is moderate, with a risk level of 3, there are currently no emergency action plans in place or inundation maps prepared. The dam is not regulated by the state but is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its continued safety and functionality, making it an important feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor in the region.
Dam Length |
1275 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Drainage Area |
99 |
Nid Storage |
273 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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