Cox Lake Dam
Cox Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Grady County, Georgia, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cox Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cox Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Williams, Larry (private). It impounds the Unknown near Calvary.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 11/30/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Grady |
| Nearest City | Calvary |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.70611, -84.33333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Williams, Larry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00483 |
| Federal ID | GA00483 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |