Howard Lake Dam
Howard Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Howard Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Howard Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Semig, Robert L. (private). It impounds the Town Creek near Lafayette.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 534 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 391 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 02/27/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walker |
| Nearest City | Lafayette |
| River/Stream | Town Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.75194, -85.25050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 534 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Semig, Robert L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00762 |
| Federal ID | GA00762 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |