County Road 80 Lake Dam
County Road 80 Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Webster County, Georgia, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About County Road 80 Lake Dam
The primary purpose of County Road 80 Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Webster County (local government). It impounds the Mud Creek near Preston.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 527 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 09/26/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Preston |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.06064, -84.61447 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 527 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 527 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Webster County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05253 |
| Federal ID | GA05253 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |