Garner Lake Dam
Garner Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Garner Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Garner Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. And Mrs. Modesto Torres (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 205 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Harris |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.66111, -84.99306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 205 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mr. and Mrs. Modesto Torres |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02724 |
| Federal ID | GA02724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |