Abney Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 287 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Abney Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Abney Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Abney, W. L. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lafayette.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 287 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 223 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 59 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walker |
| Nearest City | Lafayette |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.71464, -85.24081 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 287 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 59 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Abney, W. L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00765 |
| Federal ID | GA00765 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |