Cole Lake Dam
Cole Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cole Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cole Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Savage, Shane W Thames, Sandra C. Morgan, Angela (private). It impounds the Unknown near Thomas Crossroads.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 143 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/01/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Thomas Crossroads |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.36583, -84.69611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 143 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Savage, Shane W Thames, Sandra C. Morgan, Angela |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02450 |
| Federal ID | GA02450 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |