Ga. Kraft Lake Dam
Ga. Kraft Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ga. Kraft Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ga. Kraft Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Georgia Kraft Company (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lone Oak Church Environs.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Lone Oak Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.41389, -83.26222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Georgia Kraft Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02552 |
| Federal ID | GA02552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |