Ragsdale Lake Dam, also known as Matthews Dam, is a privately-owned structure located in Forsyth, Georgia.
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Built in 1950, this Earth-type dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing a habitat for small fish. It stands at a height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a length of 185 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 30 acre-feet.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Ragsdale Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a risk assessment of moderate (3). Although it has not been inspected since 2005, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively and poses minimal risk to the surrounding area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Ragsdale Lake Dam to be an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
185 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
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Bald Ridge Creek
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