Earnest Lake Dam
Earnest Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbia County, Georgia, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Earnest Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Earnest Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Earnest, Mrs. Harold (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 10/03/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Columbia |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.58806, -82.22500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Earnest, Mrs. Harold |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04162 |
| Federal ID | GA04162 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |