Juniper Lake Dam
Juniper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Talbot County, Georgia, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Juniper Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Juniper Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Buck Realty Inc. (private). It impounds the Upatoi Creek near Geneva.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 504 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 91 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,024 acre-feet. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 | Upatoi Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.53306, -84.60333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 504 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,024 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,024 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 468 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Buck Realty Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01407 |
| Federal ID | GA01407 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |