Adams Lake Dam
Adams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Adams Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Adams Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Adams, Marilyn And Gene (private). It impounds the Stephens Creek near Euphrates Church Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 870 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 520 acre-feet. 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 01/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Euphrates Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Stephens Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.11944, -82.69000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 428 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Adams, Marilyn and Gene |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00327 |
| Federal ID | GA00327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |