Vaughn Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 516 ft long. 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 Vaughn Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Vaughn Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Vaughn, Raymond L. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lithia Springs.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 516 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 183 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Lithia Springs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.78750, -84.69194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 516 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 183 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Vaughn, Raymond L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02431 |
| Federal ID | GA02431 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |