Hill Lake Dam
Hill Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Schley County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hill Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hill Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Austin, Virginia (private). It impounds the Unknown near Ellaville.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 487 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 05/03/2016.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Schley |
| Nearest City | Ellaville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.35903, -84.30633 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 487 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Austin, Virginia |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02686 |
| Federal ID | GA02686 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |