Bliss Lake Dam
Bliss Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bliss Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bliss Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wilson Properties Wilson, Ollie & Mike (private). It impounds the Unknown near Newnan.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 188 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 02/09/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Newnan |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.44167, -84.66583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 188 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wilson Properties Wilson, Ollie & Mike |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02179 |
| Federal ID | GA02179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |