Lloyds Lake Dam
Lloyds Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lloyds Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lloyds Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chapin, Mr. And Mrs. William (private). It impounds the Unknown near Cooper Heights.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 310 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 02/28/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walker |
| Nearest City | Cooper Heights |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.77750, -85.44836 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 310 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Chapin, Mr. and Mrs. William |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02303 |
| Federal ID | GA02303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |