Robert Knox Lake (middle)
Robert Knox Lake (middle) is an earth dam located in McDuffie County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robert Knox Lake (middle)
The primary purpose of Robert Knox Lake (middle) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Knox, Robert E. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 595 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 05/01/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | McDuffie |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.52028, -82.55750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 595 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Knox, Robert E. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04838 |
| Federal ID | GA04838 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |