Askew Lake Dam North Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Stockbridge, Georgia, Askew Lake Dam North, also known as Findley Lake Dam, was completed in 1958 and primarily serves as a recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

With a height of 16 feet and a length of 1090 feet, this earth dam holds a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 52 acre-feet on its 10-acre surface area. While its spillway and outlet gates are uncontrolled, the dam's hazard potential remains undetermined, with a moderate risk assessment rating.

Owned privately and designed by SCS, Askew Lake Dam North operates without state regulation or jurisdiction, with no permitting, inspection, or enforcement responsibilities. Its purpose solely focuses on recreation, catering to outdoor enthusiasts seeking water-based activities on its picturesque lake. With its unique buttress core design and unknown foundation type, the dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity in the water resource management sector.

Despite lacking a formal condition assessment rating, Askew Lake Dam North continues to attract visitors seeking a serene outdoor experience in Henry County, Georgia. As a crucial part of the local landscape, its significance lies in providing a safe and enjoyable environment for recreational activities, while also serving as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of climate change challenges.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

1090

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

40

Nid Storage

89

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.