Rape Lake Dam
Rape Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rape Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rape Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rape, Larry R. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Ola Community.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 220 square miles. 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 03/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Ola Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.42778, -84.03833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rape, Larry R. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01874 |
| Federal ID | GA01874 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |