Swan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 1,040 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 Swan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Swan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Swan Lake Estate (private). It impounds the James Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,040 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 669 acre-feet.
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 03/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | James Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.58014, -84.20368 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 669 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 669 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Swan Lake Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01553 |
| Federal ID | GA01553 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |