Sand Hill Lake Dam
Sand Hill Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Treutlen County, Georgia, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sand Hill Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sand Hill Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Soperton Naval Stores (private). It impounds the Pendleton Creek near Shiloh Cemetery Environ.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 180 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,649 acre-feet. 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 12/01/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Treutlen |
| Nearest City | Shiloh Cemetery Environ |
| River/Stream | Pendleton Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.43556, -82.55028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,649 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,649 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 180 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Soperton Naval Stores |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03280 |
| Federal ID | GA03280 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |