Hodge Lake Dam
Hodge Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, Georgia, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hodge Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hodge Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hodge, J. A. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Dames Ferry Environs.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 229 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 265 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 11/01/2017.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jones |
| Nearest City | Dames Ferry Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.02639, -83.69917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 229 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 229 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 265 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hodge, J. A. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00198 |
| Federal ID | GA00198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |