Helens Lake Dam
Helens Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Talbot County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Helens Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Helens Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J.f. Alexander Lumber Company Lllp (private). It impounds the Unknown near Geneva.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 338 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 06/20/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Talbot |
| Nearest City | Geneva |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.58806, -84.56889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 338 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J.F. ALEXANDER LUMBER COMPANY LLLP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01404 |
| Federal ID | GA01404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |