Lake Oglethorpe Dam
Georgia — Oglethorpe County — GOULDING CREEK
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oglethorpe |
| River | GOULDING CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.86494, -83.23364 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 528 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,243 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 16, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Lake Oglethorpe, Inc. |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.