Vason Lake Dam
Vason Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vason Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Vason Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Vason, Wayne (private). It impounds the Unknown near Milledgeville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 674 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 04/01/1989. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Milledgeville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.45333, -83.53667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 674 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 674 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Vason, Wayne |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01765 |
| Federal ID | GA01765 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |