James Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Meriwether County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 945 ft long, taller than 84% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About James Lake Dam
The primary purpose of James Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robinson, Keith and Kathy (private). It impounds the Kendal Creek near Harris City.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 945 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 275 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2019.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Meriwether |
| Nearest City | Harris City |
| River/Stream | Kendal Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.96972, -84.72444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 945 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 275 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robinson, Keith and Kathy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02627 |
| Federal ID | GA02627 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |