Sapps Lake Dam
Sapps Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Berrien County, Georgia, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sapps Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sapps Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sapp, E.l. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Victors Church Environs.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 110 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 05/16/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Berrien |
| Nearest City | Victors Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.35964, -83.32883 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 110 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sapp, E.L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02944 |
| Federal ID | GA02944 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |