Lake George Dam
Lake George Dam is an earth dam located in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake George Dam
The primary purpose of Lake George Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Helmerich, Walter (private).
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 202 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 08/16/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oglethorpe |
| Coordinates | 33.87828, -83.18225 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Helmerich, Walter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00419 |
| Federal ID | GA00419 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |