Strange Lake Dam
Strange Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Strange Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Strange Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Strange, Charles & Curtis (private). It impounds the Unknown near Madison (environs).
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 220 square miles. 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 11/17/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Madison (environs) |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.59078, -83.41532 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Strange, Charles & Curtis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01939 |
| Federal ID | GA01939 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |