Davis Mill Lake Dam
Davis Mill Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Worth County, Georgia, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davis Mill Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Mill Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Worth County Board Of Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Jones Creek near Warwick.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 181 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 07/14/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Worth |
| Nearest City | Warwick |
| River/Stream | Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.75917, -83.91972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Worth County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01577 |
| Federal ID | GA01577 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |