Griffin Lake Dam
Griffin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Effingham County, Georgia, built in 1921. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Griffin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Griffin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bashlor, Carolyn (private). It impounds the Unknown near Griffin Lake Environs.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 105 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,262 acre-feet. Completed in 1921, the structure is over a century 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 03/16/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Effingham |
| Nearest City | Griffin Lake Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.41389, -81.46944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,262 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,262 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 787 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bashlor, Carolyn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01244 |
| Federal ID | GA01244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |