Askew Lake Dam North is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1958. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 1,090 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 Askew Lake Dam North
The primary purpose of Askew Lake Dam North is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Findley, Gordon H. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Stockbridge.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,090 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Stockbridge |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.55167, -84.25333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,090 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Findley, Gordon H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01549 |
| Federal ID | GA01549 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |