Reitz Lake Dam
Reitz Lake Dam is a rockfill dam located in Putnam County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reitz Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Reitz Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Southern Company Services (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lone Oak Church Environs.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 183 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Lone Oak Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.42694, -83.25472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Southern Company Services |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00404 |
| Federal ID | GA00404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |