Paulk Lake Dam
Paulk Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cook County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paulk Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paulk 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 Allen, James (private). It impounds the Doe Branch near Barneyville.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 780 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/13/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cook |
| Nearest City | Barneyville |
| River/Stream | Doe Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.23600, -83.50347 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 780 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Allen, James |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03431 |
| Federal ID | GA03431 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |