Sullivan Lake Dam
Sullivan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sullivan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sullivan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John E. Sullivan Revocable Trust (private). It impounds the Buck Creek near High Falls.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 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 04/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lamar |
| Nearest City | High Falls |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.20167, -84.12306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John E. Sullivan Revocable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05589 |
| Federal ID | GA05589 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |