Cook Lake Dam North
Cook Lake Dam North is an earth dam located in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cook Lake Dam North
The primary purpose of Cook Lake Dam North is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Four-s Timberlands, L.p. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lumber City.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 218 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 185 square miles. Completed in 1947, 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 09/11/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jeff Davis |
| Nearest City | Lumber City |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.88889, -82.64500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 185 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Four-S Timberlands, L.P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01699 |
| Federal ID | GA01699 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |