Myrtle Lake Dam
Myrtle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Myrtle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Myrtle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Awa Lp (private). It impounds the Unknown near Newnan.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 319 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 286 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Newnan |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.38028, -84.86361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 319 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 286 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Awa LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01184 |
| Federal ID | GA01184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |