Paris Lake Dam
Paris Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Floyd County, Georgia, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paris Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paris Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Georgia Highlands College (private). It impounds the Prentis Branch near Lindale.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 789 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 452 square miles. 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 03/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Floyd |
| Nearest City | Lindale |
| River/Stream | Prentis Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.17386, -85.20283 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 789 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 789 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 555 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 452 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Georgia Highlands College |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00732 |
| Federal ID | GA00732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |