Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West
Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West is an earth dam located in Upson County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West
The primary purpose of Hill Const. Co. Lake Dam West is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hill Construction Co. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lincoln Park Environs.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 58 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 06/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Upson |
| Nearest City | Lincoln Park Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.85889, -84.32972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 58 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hill Construction Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01615 |
| Federal ID | GA01615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |