Cook Lake Dam
Cook Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cook Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cook Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William Michael Cook (private). It impounds the Unknown near Bethlehem Church Environs.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 948 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 03/01/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| Nearest City | Bethlehem Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.52028, -83.17472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 948 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | William Michael Cook |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00932 |
| Federal ID | GA00932 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |