Nash Lake Dam
Nash Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Upson County, Georgia, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nash Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Nash Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nash, Robert L. (private). It impounds the Weatherford Branch near The Rock Environs.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 227 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 222 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 06/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Upson |
| Nearest City | The Rock Environs |
| River/Stream | Weatherford Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.96472, -84.21250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 222 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nash, Robert L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01633 |
| Federal ID | GA01633 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |