Rock Cabin Lake Dam
Rock Cabin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rock Cabin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rock Cabin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gayle E. Kennedy Trust (private). It impounds the Unknown near Dresden.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 885 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 317 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 253 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 02/14/2017.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Dresden |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.35972, -84.91194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 253 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gayle E. Kennedy Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01209 |
| Federal ID | GA01209 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |