Lower Coots Lake Dam
Lower Coots Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lower Coots Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Coots Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Coolidge Fun In The Sun Club, Inc (private). It impounds the Hills Creek near Rockmart.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 355 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Rockmart |
| River/Stream | Hills Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.97722, -85.00083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Coolidge Fun in the Sun Club, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01160 |
| Federal ID | GA01160 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |