Lake Linda Dam
Lake Linda Dam is an earth dam located in Bleckley County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Linda Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Linda Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Shore Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Unknown near Cochran South Environs.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 484 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 363 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 11/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bleckley |
| Nearest City | Cochran South Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.36833, -83.35222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 363 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Shore Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00264 |
| Federal ID | GA00264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |