Glisson Lake Dam
Glisson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Candler County, Georgia, built in 1953. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Glisson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Glisson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Glisson ,mary T. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Evergreen Church Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 315 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Candler |
| Nearest City | Evergreen Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.29500, -82.07278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 315 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Glisson ,Mary T. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03327 |
| Federal ID | GA03327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |