Lake Haralson Dam
Lake Haralson Dam is an earth dam located in Haralson County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Haralson Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Haralson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bremen Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Bentley Creek near Buchanan.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 352 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 355 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 10/05/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Haralson |
| Nearest City | Buchanan |
| River/Stream | Bentley Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.78697, -85.13672 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 352 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bremen Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01172 |
| Federal ID | GA01172 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |