Dennis Lake Dam
Dennis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dennis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dennis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dennis, Frederick (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lake Sinclair Environs.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 10/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Lake Sinclair Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.30611, -83.31528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dennis, Frederick |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02553 |
| Federal ID | GA02553 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |