Shady Dale Farm Lake Dam
Shady Dale Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jasper County, Georgia, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shady Dale Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shady Dale Farm Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Larry Lynch (private). It impounds the Hanna Branch near Shady Dale.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 231 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | Shady Dale |
| River/Stream | Hanna Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.40139, -83.55111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Larry Lynch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00500 |
| Federal ID | GA00500 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |