Sears Lake Dam
Sears Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Worth County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sears Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sears Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vail, Iris (private). It impounds the Unknown near Acree.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 353 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,074 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 07/28/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Worth |
| Nearest City | Acree |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.46733, -83.96053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,074 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Vail, Iris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02985 |
| Federal ID | GA02985 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |