J. Swanton Ivy Lake Dam
J. Swanton Ivy Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Oconee County, Georgia, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J. Swanton Ivy Lake Dam
The primary purpose of J. Swanton Ivy Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ivy, J. S. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Carey.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 234 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 415 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 06/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oconee |
| Nearest City | Carey |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.89944, -83.39833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 234 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 415 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ivy, J. S. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01746 |
| Federal ID | GA01746 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |