Dorene Lake Dam
Dorene Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Polk County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dorene Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dorene Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Dorene Development Company (private). It impounds the Simpson Creek near Van Wert.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 207 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,580 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 01/31/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Van Wert |
| River/Stream | Simpson Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.97831, -85.05569 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,580 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Dorene Development Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01162 |
| Federal ID | GA01162 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |