Hand Lake Dam
Hand Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Berrien County, Georgia, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hand Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hand 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 Rogers, Mattie (private). It impounds the Unknown near Oak Grove Church Environs.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 105 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 03/06/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Berrien |
| Nearest City | Oak Grove Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.35525, -83.41558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rogers, Mattie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03509 |
| Federal ID | GA03509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |