Amah Lee Lake Dam
Amah Lee Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Amah Lee Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Amah Lee Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sagon, Raymond (private). It impounds the Bear Creek near Hampton.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,836 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.40353, -84.30875 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,836 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sagon, Raymond |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01878 |
| Federal ID | GA01878 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |