Skyline Subdivision Lake Dam
Skyline Subdivision Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Skyline Subdivision Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Skyline Subdivision Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Skyline Corporation (private). It impounds the West Bear Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 439 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 04/01/1989. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton |
| River/Stream | West Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.56667, -83.75972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Skyline Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05152 |
| Federal ID | GA05152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |