Thomaston Reservoir Dam

Thomaston Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Upson County, Georgia, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Thomaston Reservoir Dam

The primary purpose of Thomaston Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Thomaston (local government). It impounds the Unknown.

The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 1,095 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 945 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyUpson
River/StreamUnknown
Coordinates32.91056, -84.35194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length1,095 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage945 acre-ft
Max Storage945 acre-ft
Normal Storage607 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Thomaston
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/01/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA05073
Federal IDGA05073
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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