Fowler Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fowler Lake Dam, also known as Lakemont Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Fayetteville, Georgia.


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Summary

Built in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet, primarily serving for recreational purposes. With a normal storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and a drainage area of 165 acres, the dam spans 430 feet in length and covers a surface area of 10 acres.

Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam is subjected to state jurisdiction, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its compliance with safety standards. The spillway type for Fowler Lake Dam is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates, indicating a need for continuous monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks.

Overall, Fowler Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the area, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation. With its moderate risk assessment score and lack of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures to maintain the dam's safety and functionality for both visitors and the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

430

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

Unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

165

Nid Storage

154

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.