Davis Lake Dam
Davis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Georgia, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Henderson Family Trust, William And Judith Henderson As Trustees (private). It impounds the Unknown near Bainbridge Environs.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 625 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 04/01/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Decatur |
| Nearest City | Bainbridge Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.84158, -84.53047 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 625 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Henderson Family Trust, William and Judith Henderson as Trustees |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01607 |
| Federal ID | GA01607 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |