Lake Hammock Dam # 2
Lake Hammock Dam # 2 is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Hammock Dam # 2
The primary purpose of Lake Hammock Dam # 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hammock Lake, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Valdosta.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 2,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 271 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 409 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 04/17/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | Valdosta |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.68667, -83.22417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 409 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hammock Lake, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01585 |
| Federal ID | GA01585 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |