Hightower Lake Dam
Hightower Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Upson County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hightower Lake Dam
The primary purpose of 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 Susscma Dobbs (private). It impounds the Basin Creek near Silvertown Environs.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 943 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,350 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Silvertown Environs |
| River/Stream | Basin Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.90917, -84.36333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 943 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 943 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,350 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Susscma Dobbs |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01635 |
| Federal ID | GA01635 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |