Sams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Georgia, built in 1949. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 920 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sams Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sams Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Southern Conservation Trust (private). It impounds the Perry Creek near Redwine Road Community.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 591 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,530 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/1984. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Redwine Road Community |
| River/Stream | Perry Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.40611, -84.47083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 591 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 591 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,530 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Southern Conservation Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01396 |
| Federal ID | GA01396 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |