Sullivan Lake Dam
Sullivan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sullivan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sullivan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sullivan Lake Owners Association (private). It impounds the Unknown near Newnan.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 713 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 02/09/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Newnan |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.39000, -84.70806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 713 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sullivan Lake Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01194 |
| Federal ID | GA01194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |