George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 2
George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Georgia, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of George H Sparks Reservoir Dam No. 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of East Point (local government). It impounds the Name Unknown near Lithia Springs.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 151 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,185 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 05/02/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Lithia Springs |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.75586, -84.62761 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 724 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 151 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of East Point |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02428 |
| Federal ID | GA02428 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |