Greensboro Water Reservior Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 1,520 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Greensboro Water Reservior Dam
The primary purpose of Greensboro Water Reservior Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Greensboro (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Greensboro.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.57806, -83.17500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Greensboro |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02010 |
| Federal ID | GA02010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |