Newman Development Co Lake Dam South
Newman Development Co Lake Dam South is an earth dam located in Troup County, Georgia, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Newman Development Co Lake Dam South
The primary purpose of Newman Development Co Lake Dam South is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Newman Development Company (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lagrange.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 459 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 133 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 | Troup |
| Nearest City | Lagrange |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.06089, -85.04797 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 459 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 133 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Newman Development Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02751 |
| Federal ID | GA02751 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |