Lewis Lake Dam
Lewis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Troup County, Georgia, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lewis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lewis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lewis, Patricia L. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Pyne Environs.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 10/22/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Troup |
| Nearest City | Pyne Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.02333, -85.12861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lewis, Patricia L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01128 |
| Federal ID | GA01128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |