Shipp Lake Dam
Shipp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Georgia, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shipp Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shipp Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shattles, Betty Erin (private). It impounds the Little Lime Creek near Mt Hope Church Environs.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 03/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Mt Hope Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Little Lime Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.05333, -84.13528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shattles, Betty Erin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01411 |
| Federal ID | GA01411 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |