L. H. Cook Dam
L. H. Cook Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About L. H. Cook Dam
The primary purpose of L. H. Cook Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by L.h. Cook (private). It impounds the Tr- L River S Fork near Augusta.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Augusta |
| River/Stream | Tr- L River S Fork |
| Coordinates | 33.55472, -83.02500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 11 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | L.H. Cook |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05732 |
| Federal ID | GA05732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |