Tate Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Georgia, built in 1959. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 285 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 42 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 assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01990 |
| Federal ID | GA01990 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |