Prescott Lake Dam
Prescott Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Burke County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Prescott Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Prescott Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Prescott, Lamar (private). It impounds the Rosemary Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 199 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 05/22/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Burke |
| River/Stream | Rosemary Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.02194, -82.00333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Prescott, Lamar |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02637 |
| Federal ID | GA02637 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |