Childers Lake Dam, located in Griffin, Georgia, was completed in 1959 and stands at a height of 30 feet, with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Managed by a private owner, the dam is classified as an Earth type with a buttress core, providing a storage capacity of 249 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition.
The dam's design was carried out by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and it features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam is subject to inspection every 5 years, with the last inspection taking place in October 2012. Childers Lake Dam offers a surface area of 13 acres and serves as a recreational site for visitors to enjoy water-based activities in a serene natural setting. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an interesting case study in private ownership and recreational water management in the state of Georgia.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
378 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
278 |
Nid Storage |
249 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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