Rex Haven Lake Dam (upper)
Rex Haven Lake Dam (upper) is an earth dam located in Jasper County, Georgia, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rex Haven Lake Dam (upper)
The primary purpose of Rex Haven Lake Dam (upper) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by King Shaw (private). It impounds the Unknown near Monticello.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/07/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jasper |
| Nearest City | Monticello |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.38278, -83.64722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | King Shaw |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00492 |
| Federal ID | GA00492 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |