G.b. Alston Lake Dam
G.b. Alston Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Webster County, Georgia, built in 1994. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About G.b. Alston Lake Dam
The primary purpose of G.b. Alston Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gb Alston Farms (private). It impounds the Bear Creek near Preston.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 751 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Preston |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.98656, -84.58683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 751 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 751 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GB Alston Farms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00850 |
| Federal ID | GA00850 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |