Dog River Reservoir Dam
Dog River Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dog River Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Dog River 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 Douglasville - Douglas Co. Water And Sewer Auth. (local government). It impounds the Dog River near Douglasville.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 253 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6,072 acre-feet.
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 05/24/2018.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Douglasville |
| River/Stream | Dog River |
| Coordinates | 33.60714, -84.78756 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,072 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,072 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,060 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 253 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Douglasville - Douglas Co. Water and Sewer Auth. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05334 |
| Federal ID | GA05334 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |