William Hightower Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Upson County, Georgia, built in 1952. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 695 ft long, taller than 87% 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 William Hightower Lake Dam
The primary purpose of William Hightower Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Edenfield, John M. (private). It impounds the Five Mile Creek near Shiloh School Community.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 695 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 196 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 118 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/1993. That was over 33 years ago.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Upson |
| Nearest City | Shiloh School Community |
| River/Stream | Five Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.98361, -84.33944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 695 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 118 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Edenfield, John M. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01617 |
| Federal ID | GA01617 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |