Segars Lake Dam
Segars Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Georgia, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Segars Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Segars Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Segars, Dennis L. (private). It impounds the Griffith Branch near Harrison.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 195 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 12/02/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Griffith Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.84944, -82.73417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 195 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Segars, Dennis L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02560 |
| Federal ID | GA02560 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |