Eagle's Nest Lake Dam
Eagle's Nest Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Eagle's Nest Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eagle's Nest Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Coon, Donald P. (private). It impounds the Davis Creek near Baxter Community.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 550 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 05/03/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Baxter Community |
| River/Stream | Davis Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.74028, -84.05500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 550 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Coon, Donald P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02037 |
| Federal ID | GA02037 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |