Clarke Lake Dam
Clarke Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Georgia, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clarke Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clarke Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Miriam, Danny And Miriam (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lithia Springs.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 333 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Lithia Springs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.75333, -84.66250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 333 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Miriam, Danny and Miriam |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02146 |
| Federal ID | GA02146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |