Horseshoe Lake Dam # 3
Horseshoe Lake Dam # 3 is an earth dam located in Berrien County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Horseshoe Lake Dam # 3
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Lake Dam # 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ga Dnr (state). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 102 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 05/17/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Berrien |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.39528, -83.36333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 102 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ga Dnr |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03984 |
| Federal ID | GA03984 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |