Ware Lake Dam
Ware Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ware Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ware Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carter, Glenna G. (private). It impounds the Sandy Creek near Newnan.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Newnan |
| River/Stream | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.33139, -84.87167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carter, Glenna G. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02438 |
| Federal ID | GA02438 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |