East Lake Dam
East Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About East Lake Dam
The primary purpose of East Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by East, George Jr. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Georgia Hwy 15 Environs.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 85 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 03/01/1988. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Georgia Hwy 15 Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.68444, -82.71944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | East, George Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00306 |
| Federal ID | GA00306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |