Lavonia Water Works Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall, taller than 80% 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 Lavonia Water Works Dam
The primary purpose of Lavonia Water Works Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Lavonia (local government). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,066 acre-feet. 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 02/19/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.47034, -83.13694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,066 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,066 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Lavonia |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02093 |
| Federal ID | GA02093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |