Twelve Oaks Lake Dam
Twelve Oaks Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Twelve Oaks Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Twelve Oaks Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Talmadge, Herman E. Jr. (private).
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 271 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,440 square miles.
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 03/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Coordinates | 33.43114, -84.35131 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,440 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Talmadge, Herman E. Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05439 |
| Federal ID | GA05439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |