Manning Lake Dam No. 1
Manning Lake Dam No. 1 is an earth dam located in Newton County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Manning Lake Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Manning Lake Dam No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Manning, Brince Jr. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Snapping Shoals Community.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 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 02/01/2002. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton |
| Nearest City | Snapping Shoals Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.52028, -84.01056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Manning, Brince Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01927 |
| Federal ID | GA01927 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |