Paradise Lake Dam
Paradise Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paradise Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paradise Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Anderson, Grover L. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Bethany Church Community.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. 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 10/01/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton |
| Nearest City | Bethany Church Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.55556, -83.96472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Anderson, Grover L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01866 |
| Federal ID | GA01866 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |