Ogburn Dam
Ogburn Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Georgia, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ogburn Dam
The primary purpose of Ogburn Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ogburn, Charles (private). It impounds the Unknown near Wesleyan Hills.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. 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 06/01/2018.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Wesleyan Hills |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.93111, -83.75250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ogburn, Charles |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04983 |
| Federal ID | GA04983 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |