Dossann Acres Lake Dam
Dossann Acres Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dossann Acres Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dossann Acres Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maude J. Johnson Estate (private). It impounds the Unknown near Turin.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 291 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 219 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 02/22/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Turin |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.33306, -84.61528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 291 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 219 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maude J. Johnson Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01197 |
| Federal ID | GA01197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |