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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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Upson |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.91056, -84.35194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,095 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 945 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 945 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 607 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Thomaston |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05073 |
| Federal ID | GA05073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |