Davis Lake Dam #1
Davis Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Hart County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davis Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Davis Lake Dam #1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Smith, David J. Dr. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Hartwell Lake Community.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 09/01/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hart |
| Nearest City | Hartwell Lake Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.31333, -82.83750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Smith, David J. Dr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01847 |
| Federal ID | GA01847 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |