Ferrel Lake Dam
Ferrel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ferrel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ferrel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ferrel, W. T. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 588 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 11/01/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pike |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.12500, -84.31389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 588 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ferrel, W. T. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02798 |
| Federal ID | GA02798 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |