Self Lake Dam
Self Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Quitman County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Self Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Self 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 Self, Larry (private). It impounds the Methvin Creek near Eufaula, Al.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 268 square miles.
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 04/21/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Quitman |
| Nearest City | Eufaula, Al |
| River/Stream | Methvin Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.81558, -85.05528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 268 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Self, Larry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00876 |
| Federal ID | GA00876 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |