Hidden Lake Dam
Hidden Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lumpkin County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hidden Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Life Teen Inc (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. 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 06/01/2017.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lumpkin |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.62456, -84.07042 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Life Teen Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00543 |
| Federal ID | GA00543 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |