Thompson Lake Dam
Thompson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wilkinson County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Thompson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Thompson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thompson, Jack (private). It impounds the Camp Creek near Toombsboro Environs.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 263 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 920 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilkinson |
| Nearest City | Toombsboro Environs |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.80694, -83.08333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 920 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Thompson, Jack |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00161 |
| Federal ID | GA00161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |