Lake Lure Dam
Lake Lure Dam is an earth dam located in Bacon County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Lure Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Lure Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Unknown. It impounds the Bear Branch near Alma.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,257 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 115 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,375 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 07/26/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bacon |
| Nearest City | Alma |
| River/Stream | Bear Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.55267, -82.47783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,257 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,375 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Unknown |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01225 |
| Federal ID | GA01225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |