Hardeman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 840 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Hardeman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hardeman Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hardeman, Elizabeth (private). It impounds the Unknown near Mcdonough.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Mcdonough |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.44583, -84.12889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Hardeman, Elizabeth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01546 |
| Federal ID | GA01546 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |