Hodges Dam
Hodges Dam is an earth dam located in Walton County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hodges Dam
The primary purpose of Hodges Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Scott & Karen Wiess Schorr (private). It impounds the Unknown near Alcovy Mountain Community.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walton |
| Nearest City | Alcovy Mountain Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.74639, -83.76194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Scott & Karen Wiess Schorr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01090 |
| Federal ID | GA01090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |