Turner Lake Dam
Turner Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Upson County, Georgia, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Turner Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Turner Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thomas, Stanley (private). It impounds the Auchumpkee Creek near Yatesville Environs.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 428 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 | Yatesville Environs |
| River/Stream | Auchumpkee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.90444, -84.12778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 428 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Thomas, Stanley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01630 |
| Federal ID | GA01630 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |