East Newnan Lake Dam
East Newnan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About East Newnan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of East Newnan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stg East Newnan Lake Llc (private). It impounds the Unknown near Newnan.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 726 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 559 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,086 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 02/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Newnan |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.34389, -84.77250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 726 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 559 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 559 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,086 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STG EAST NEWNAN LAKE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01204 |
| Federal ID | GA01204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |