Lake Rutledge Dam
Lake Rutledge Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Rutledge Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Rutledge Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Georgia, Dnr, Parks, And Historic Places (state). It impounds the Hard Labor Creek near Rutledge (environs).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 532 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 275 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,366 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 38,400 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 07/01/1997. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Rutledge (environs) |
| River/Stream | Hard Labor Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.64000, -83.58000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 532 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,366 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,366 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38,400 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of Georgia, Dnr, Parks, and Historic Places |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00460 |
| Federal ID | GA00460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |