Groover's Lake Dam
Groover's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Georgia, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Groover's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Groover's Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by East Cobb Development, Llc (private). It impounds the Beaver Run Creek near Douglasville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 456 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,950 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/30/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Douglasville |
| River/Stream | Beaver Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.77014, -84.66111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 456 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 456 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,950 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | East Cobb Development, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02061 |
| Federal ID | GA02061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |