Baugh Lake Dam
Baugh Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Baldwin County, Georgia, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Baugh Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Baugh Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Baugh, Wilbur E. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 170 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 12/07/2016.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Baldwin |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.99500, -83.22722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 170 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Baugh, Wilbur E. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03938 |
| Federal ID | GA03938 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |