East Crystal Lake Dam
East Crystal Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Spalding County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About East Crystal Lake Dam
The primary purpose of East Crystal Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Runaway Lakes Hoa (private). It impounds the Unknown near Orchard Hill.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 288 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Spalding |
| Nearest City | Orchard Hill |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.20472, -84.16667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 288 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Runaway Lakes HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02455 |
| Federal ID | GA02455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |