Gore Lake Dam South
Gore Lake Dam South is an earth dam located in Paulding County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gore Lake Dam South
The primary purpose of Gore Lake Dam South is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bullock, Gina P. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Dallas.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 160 square miles. 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 07/18/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Paulding |
| Nearest City | Dallas |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.93750, -84.87611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bullock, Gina P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00011 |
| Federal ID | GA00011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |