River Bend Farm Lake
River Bend Farm Lake is an earth dam located in Union County, Georgia, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About River Bend Farm Lake
The primary purpose of River Bend Farm Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hill, Charles (private). It impounds the Unknown near Blairsville.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 05/03/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Blairsville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.85083, -83.97500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hill, Charles |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04906 |
| Federal ID | GA04906 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |