Barnett Lake Dam
Barnett Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Barnett Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Barnett Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Schinder, H. J. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Flippen.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 75 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 07/01/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Flippen |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.45278, -84.29278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Schinder, H. J. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01300 |
| Federal ID | GA01300 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |