Springlake Dam #1
Springlake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Columbia County, Georgia, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Springlake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Springlake Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Springlakes Community Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Reed Creek near Lamkin Community.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 372 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 08/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Lamkin Community |
| River/Stream | Reed Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.50750, -82.11333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 372 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Springlakes Community Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02194 |
| Federal ID | GA02194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |