Awbrey Lake Dam
Awbrey Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Heard County, Georgia, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Awbrey Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Awbrey Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Don Awbrey Wilda Jean Awbrey Toney (private). It impounds the Tolieson Creek near Franklin.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 287 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 863 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 08/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Heard |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Tolieson Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.26608, -85.17036 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 863 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Don Awbrey Wilda Jean Awbrey Toney |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01132 |
| Federal ID | GA01132 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |