R. A. Coleman Lake Dam
R. A. Coleman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Laurens County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About R. A. Coleman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of R. A. Coleman Lake 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 R. A. Coleman (private). It impounds the Tr- Lime-sink Creek near Darian.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 | Laurens |
| Nearest City | Darian |
| River/Stream | Tr- Lime-sink Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.35669, -82.97253 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | R. A. Coleman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05859 |
| Federal ID | GA05859 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |