Bolton Lake Dam
Bolton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Terrell County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bolton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bolton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roza Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Unknown near Dawson.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 514 square miles.
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 08/23/2016.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Terrell |
| Nearest City | Dawson |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.81933, -84.45303 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 514 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Roza Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03653 |
| Federal ID | GA03653 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |