Statham Lake Dam
Statham Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Statham Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Statham Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Statham, Inc. (private). It impounds the Parkers Mill Creek near Americus.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 601 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8,000 square miles. 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 02/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Americus |
| River/Stream | Parkers Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.11472, -84.25389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 601 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 601 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,000 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Statham, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01417 |
| Federal ID | GA01417 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |