Charlene Foster Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Charlene Foster Lake Dam, located in Hilyer, Georgia, is a private-owned structure primarily designed for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This Earth dam, with a height of 28.3 feet and a length of 540 feet, serves as a key feature of Charlene Foster Lake, providing a surface area of 4.5 acres and a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Despite being unlisted for its foundations, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.

While the dam is not state-regulated, it undergoes regular inspections with the last one conducted in September 2019. With a condition assessment of "Not Rated" and a risk management plan categorized as moderate risk, Charlene Foster Lake Dam remains a vital component for recreational activities in the area. The dam's location in Troup County, Georgia, within the jurisdiction of the state, adds to its significance, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore its design and structural features.

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

28.3

River Or Stream

Unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.5

Hydraulic Height

26.6

Nid Storage

70

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.
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