Binford Lake Dam
Binford Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Upson County, Georgia, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Binford Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Binford Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Binford, Frank (private). It impounds the Little Swift Creek near Rock Hill School Environs.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 06/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Upson |
| Nearest City | Rock Hill School Environs |
| River/Stream | Little Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.95167, -84.25083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Binford, Frank |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02605 |
| Federal ID | GA02605 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |