L. O. Peebles
L. O. Peebles is an earth dam located in Wilcox County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About L. O. Peebles
The primary purpose of L. O. Peebles 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.o. Peebles (private). It impounds the Tr- Alapaha R near Alapaha.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Wilcox |
| Nearest City | Alapaha |
| River/Stream | Tr- Alapaha R |
| Coordinates | 31.98248, -83.49478 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | L.O. Peebles |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05923 |
| Federal ID | GA05923 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |