South Huston Lake Dam
South Huston Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About South Huston Lake Dam
The primary purpose of South Huston Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John D. Mclemore Ii (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lake Harding Community.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 240 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 12/01/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Harris |
| Nearest City | Lake Harding Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.69831, -85.08025 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John D. Mclemore II |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01672 |
| Federal ID | GA01672 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |