Sheffield Lake Dam
Sheffield Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Early County, Georgia, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sheffield Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sheffield Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jija Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Arlington.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,610 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century 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 07/07/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Early |
| Nearest City | Arlington |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.41075, -84.66897 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,610 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jija Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03619 |
| Federal ID | GA03619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |