Crouch Lake Dam # 1
Crouch Lake Dam # 1 is an earth dam located in Spalding County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crouch Lake Dam # 1
The primary purpose of Crouch Lake Dam # 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Griffin-spalding Co. Development Authority (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Griffin.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 117 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Spalding |
| Nearest City | Griffin |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.23222, -84.21500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Griffin-Spalding Co. Development Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07178 |
| Federal ID | GA07178 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |