Josey Lake Dam
Josey Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Georgia, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Josey Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Josey Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Norris, Pat (private). It impounds the Unknown near Kite.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 616 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 03/13/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Kite |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.68861, -82.54861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 616 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Norris, Pat |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03342 |
| Federal ID | GA03342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |