Hitt Lake Dam #1 (upper)
Hitt Lake Dam #1 (upper) is an earth dam located in Columbia County, Georgia, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hitt Lake Dam #1 (upper)
The primary purpose of Hitt Lake Dam #1 (upper) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hitt, Mary (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lewiston (environs).
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 | Lewiston (environs) |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.46992, -82.21319 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hitt, Mary |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02200 |
| Federal ID | GA02200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |