Spring Head Lake Dam
Spring Head Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Georgia, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Spring Head Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Head Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mastrean, Michele Lea (private). It impounds the Unknown near Rehobeth Environs.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 214 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 200 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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 12/01/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Harris |
| Nearest City | Rehobeth Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.62028, -84.82819 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mastrean, Michele Lea |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02719 |
| Federal ID | GA02719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |