Lake Hampton Dam
Lake Hampton Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Hampton Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Hampton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Newman, Miriam A. (private). It impounds the Thompson Creek near Towalaga Community.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 305 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 | Towalaga Community |
| River/Stream | Thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.37333, -84.28417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 305 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Newman, Miriam A. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01880 |
| Federal ID | GA01880 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |