Crystal Lake Dam
Crystal Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Burke County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crystal Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Salemi,michael J. Mr. & Flakes, William, L. Mr. (private). It impounds the Broom Branch.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 318 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,265 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 06/29/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Burke |
| River/Stream | Broom Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.18417, -81.94611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 318 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,265 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Salemi,Michael J. Mr. & Flakes, William, L. Mr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00894 |
| Federal ID | GA00894 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |