Chuck Simpson Dam
Chuck Simpson Dam is an earth dam located in Columbia County, Georgia, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chuck Simpson Dam
The primary purpose of Chuck Simpson 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 Chuck Simpson (private). It impounds the Tr- Kiokee Creek near Appling.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Appling |
| River/Stream | Tr- Kiokee Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.44526, -82.33020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Chuck Simpson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05780 |
| Federal ID | GA05780 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |