Bridges Lake Dam
Bridges Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Early County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bridges Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bridges Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bridges, Susan Jones (private). It impounds the Unknown near Blakely.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 197 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,070 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 06/22/2016.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Early |
| Nearest City | Blakely |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.31892, -84.90903 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,070 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bridges, Susan Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03544 |
| Federal ID | GA03544 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |