Tate Lake Dam
Tate Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Georgia, built in 1959. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Tate Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tate Lake Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by J.e. Tate (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 09/01/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Middleton |
| Coordinates | 34.11167, -82.77000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | J.E. Tate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01990 |
| Federal ID | GA01990 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |