Smith Lake Dam
Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jasper County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Mitchelle (private). It impounds the Popes Branch near Monticello.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 11/07/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jasper |
| Nearest City | Monticello |
| River/Stream | Popes Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.34111, -83.72694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David Mitchelle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00491 |
| Federal ID | GA00491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |