Demott Lake West Dam
Demott Lake West Dam is an earth dam located in Colquitt County, Georgia, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Demott Lake West Dam
The primary purpose of Demott Lake West Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. Richard Demott Mr. And Mrs. Huel Marshall (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 94 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/01/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Colquitt |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.18889, -83.82583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 94 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mr. Richard DeMott Mr. and Mrs. Huel Marshall |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04135 |
| Federal ID | GA04135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |