Reeds Lake Dam
Reeds Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Troup County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reeds Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Reeds Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Reeds Lake Dam (private). It impounds the Caney Creek near Evansville Environs.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 404 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 655 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/12/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Troup |
| Nearest City | Evansville Environs |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.13167, -85.20194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 404 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 404 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 655 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Reeds Lake Dam |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02608 |
| Federal ID | GA02608 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |