Reese Lake Dam
Reese Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reese Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Reese Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pond Enterprises Lp (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek near Raymond.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 882 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/22/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Raymond |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.34306, -84.73639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 882 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pond Enterprises LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01191 |
| Federal ID | GA01191 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |