J.a. Smith Lake Dam
J.a. Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Colquitt County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J.a. Smith Lake Dam
The primary purpose of J.a. Smith Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John A Smith Ronald H Underwood (private).
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 627 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 107 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Colquitt |
| Coordinates | 31.21361, -83.98619 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 627 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John A Smith Ronald H Underwood |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA09023 |
| Federal ID | GA09023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |