Thomas Lake Dam
Thomas Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Thomas Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Thomas Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hudgins, Sam (private). It impounds the Unknown near Silver City Environs.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 03/30/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Silver City Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.33722, -84.10917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hudgins, Sam |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02451 |
| Federal ID | GA02451 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |