Evans Co Public Fishing Lake Dam
Evans Co Public Fishing Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Evans County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Evans Co Public Fishing Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Evans Co Public Fishing Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Georgia Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Little Bull Creek near Moores Bridge Environs.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,045 acre-feet. 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 07/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Evans |
| Nearest City | Moores Bridge Environs |
| River/Stream | Little Bull Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.12889, -81.79167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,045 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,045 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01249 |
| Federal ID | GA01249 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |