Hedges Lake Dam
Hedges Lake Dam is a dam located in Dade County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hedges Lake Dam
Hedges Lake Dam is a dam in Dade, Georgia. The dam is owned by James R. Hedges (private). It impounds the Little Mans Gulch.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 216 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 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 09/01/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dade |
| River/Stream | Little Mans Gulch |
| Coordinates | 34.85194, -85.46000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 216 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | James R. Hedges |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07016 |
| Federal ID | GA07016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |