Lake Ashley Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Ashley Dam, also known as Fishing Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Carroll, Georgia.


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Summary

Constructed in 1972 by McGill-Grogan Engineering Inc., this earth dam stands at a height of 56.5 feet and has a length of 626 feet. With a storage capacity of 1310 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 936 acre-feet, Lake Ashley Dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation for the surrounding community in Sand Hill.

Despite its recreational value, Lake Ashley Dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The dam is regulated by the Georgia SAFE DAMS Program and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The last inspection conducted in January 2016 revealed the dam's poor condition, prompting the need for immediate risk management measures to mitigate the moderate risk associated with the structure.

With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Lake Ashley Dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area. As a privately-owned earth dam, it provides an important source of recreational enjoyment while also highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and risk assessment to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and ecosystem.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

626

Dam Height

56.5

River Or Stream

Unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

39

Drainage Area

315.6

Nid Storage

1310

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

57
       
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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.