Belk Lake Dam
Belk Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Belk Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Belk Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Selman, Don & Irma Hope Lutheran Church, And Preschool (private). It impounds the Unknown near Hampton Raod Area.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 740 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 03/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Hampton Raod Area |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.39778, -84.24222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 740 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Selman, Don & Irma Hope Lutheran Church, and Preschool |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01877 |
| Federal ID | GA01877 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |