Harris Lake Dam
Harris Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Georgia, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harris Lake Dam
Harris Lake Dam is a dam in Walker, Georgia. The dam is owned by Lewis, Glen And Curtis (private). It impounds the Back Creek near Cooper Heights.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 364 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 02/28/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walker |
| Nearest City | Cooper Heights |
| River/Stream | Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.79278, -85.40778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 364 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lewis, Glen and Curtis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00758 |
| Federal ID | GA00758 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |