Steve Hammond Lake Dam
Steve Hammond Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Upson County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Steve Hammond Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Steve Hammond Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gaskins, Kenneth D. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Roland.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 77 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 | Roland |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.86472, -84.41444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 77 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gaskins, Kenneth D. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01619 |
| Federal ID | GA01619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |