Vaughn Lake Dam

Vaughn Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Vaughn Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Vaughn Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Vaughn, Raymond L. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lithia Springs.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 516 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 183 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyDouglas
Nearest CityLithia Springs
River/StreamUnknown
Coordinates33.78750, -84.69194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length516 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage87 acre-ft
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area183 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVaughn, Raymond L.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA02431
Federal IDGA02431
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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