Paulk Lake Dam #2
Paulk Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Treutlen County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paulk Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Paulk Lake Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paulk, Clifford Lamar (private). It impounds the Unknown near Paulk.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 950 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Treutlen |
| Nearest City | Paulk |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.38389, -82.40889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 950 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paulk, Clifford Lamar |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00268 |
| Federal ID | GA00268 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |