Gazaway Lake Dam (lower)
Gazaway Lake Dam (lower) is an earth dam located in Oconee County, Georgia, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gazaway Lake Dam (lower)
The primary purpose of Gazaway Lake Dam (lower) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gazaway, L. S. (private). It impounds the Rocky Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 06/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oconee |
| River/Stream | Rocky Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.89667, -83.58833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gazaway, L. S. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01748 |
| Federal ID | GA01748 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |