Newnan Waterworks Dam # 3
Newnan Waterworks Dam # 3 is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Newnan Waterworks Dam # 3
The primary purpose of Newnan Waterworks Dam # 3 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Newnan Waterworks Sewerage And Light Commission (public utility). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 690 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/25/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.35054, -84.80510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Newnan Waterworks Sewerage and Light Commission |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01205 |
| Federal ID | GA01205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |