Airport Lake Dam

Airport Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bibb County, Georgia, built in 1974. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Airport Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Airport Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Macon (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Macon.

The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 285 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 65 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/1982. That was over 43 years ago.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyBibb
Nearest CityMacon
River/StreamUnknown
Coordinates32.68403, -83.65786

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage285 acre-ft
Max Storage285 acre-ft
Normal Storage138 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres
Drainage Area65 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Macon
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/01/1982
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA03708
Federal IDGA03708
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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