Edwards Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bibb County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 435 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Edwards Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Edwards Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Prentiss, Linda M. (private). It impounds the Swift Creek near Lanier Heights Environs.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 06/03/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bibb |
| Nearest City | Lanier Heights Environs |
| River/Stream | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.80792, -83.55636 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Prentiss, Linda M. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00204 |
| Federal ID | GA00204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |