Hilsman Lake Dam
Hilsman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hilsman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hilsman Lake Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Hilsman, Dan (private). It impounds the Glady Creek near Reids Crossroads.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Reids Crossroads |
| River/Stream | Glady Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.46667, -83.42833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Hilsman, Dan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00454 |
| Federal ID | GA00454 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |