Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam
Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Talbot County, Georgia, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Georgia Dnr, Wildlife Resources Division Fisheries Management Section (state). It impounds the Gum Creek near Roland.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 193 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,308 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,994 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 07/06/2017.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Talbot |
| Nearest City | Roland |
| River/Stream | Gum Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.78250, -84.40611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,308 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,088 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 193 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,994 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Georgia Dnr, Wildlife Resources Division Fisheries Management Section |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04770 |
| Federal ID | GA04770 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |