James Lake Dam
James Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, Georgia, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Salaam, Brandie (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Montezuma.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 05/21/2018.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Montezuma |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.31369, -84.02992 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Salaam, Brandie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02678 |
| Federal ID | GA02678 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |