Ferguson Family Lake Dam
Ferguson Family Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Paulding County, Georgia, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ferguson Family Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ferguson Family Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ferguson, Scott A. Ferguson, John (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Dallas.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 276 square miles. 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 07/30/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Paulding |
| Nearest City | Dallas |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.92833, -84.79667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 276 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ferguson, Scott A. Ferguson, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05134 |
| Federal ID | GA05134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |