Tara Lake Dam
Tara Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Appling County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tara Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tara Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Appling County Board Of Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Tenmile Church Environs.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 942 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,063 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 917 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 08/17/2020.
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 | Appling |
| Nearest City | Tenmile Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.81025, -82.31301 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 942 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,063 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,063 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 461 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 917 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Appling County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01217 |
| Federal ID | GA01217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |