Abney Lake Dam

Abney Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Abney Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Abney Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Abney, W. L. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lafayette.

The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 287 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 223 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 59 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyWalker
Nearest CityLafayette
River/StreamUnknown
Coordinates34.71464, -85.24081

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length287 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage223 acre-ft
Max Storage223 acre-ft
Normal Storage119 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area59 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAbney, W. L.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA00765
Federal IDGA00765
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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