Moss Lake Dam South
Moss Lake Dam South is an earth dam located in Colquitt County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Moss Lake Dam South
The primary purpose of Moss Lake Dam South is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Moss Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Big Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 364 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 03/01/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Colquitt |
| River/Stream | Big Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.23611, -83.94583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 364 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 364 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Moss Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03413 |
| Federal ID | GA03413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |