J. C. Thaggard Lake Dam
J. C. Thaggard Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Colquitt County, Georgia, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J. C. Thaggard Lake Dam
The primary purpose of J. C. Thaggard Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jackie Thaggard (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 870 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 154 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 03/01/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Colquitt |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.31861, -83.85556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 154 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jackie Thaggard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04141 |
| Federal ID | GA04141 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |