Lanceford Lake Dam
Lanceford Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Schley County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lanceford Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lanceford Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Peek, Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth (private). It impounds the Unknown near Ellaville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 05/04/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Schley |
| Nearest City | Ellaville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.32125, -84.28594 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Peek, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01134 |
| Federal ID | GA01134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |