Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower), also known as Oglesby North Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Elbert, Georgia.
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Built in 1959 with a height of 43 feet and a length of 565 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Oglesby Lake Dam (Lower) stands as a key structure within the Forest Hills Community. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has a hydraulic height of 38 feet and a surface area of 12 acres. While it is not state-regulated, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. Overall, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a level of caution in its management and maintenance moving forward.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
565 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
244 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
Broad River Near Bell
|
906cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga
|
46cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
418cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
83cfs |
Kettle Creek Near Washington
|
9cfs |