Bobben Lake Dam
Bobben Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Berrien County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bobben Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bobben Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Georgia Department Of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (state). It impounds the Hardy Mill Creek near South Enigma Environs.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 448 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 64 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 05/29/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Berrien |
| Nearest City | South Enigma Environs |
| River/Stream | Hardy Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.40333, -83.35139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 64 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03504 |
| Federal ID | GA03504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |