Newman Development Co Lake Dam North
Newman Development Co Lake Dam North is an earth dam located in Troup County, Georgia, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Newman Development Co Lake Dam North
The primary purpose of Newman Development Co Lake Dam North is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Newman Development Company (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Lagrange.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 105 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 10/23/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Troup |
| Nearest City | Lagrange |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.07053, -85.04661 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEWMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02752 |
| Federal ID | GA02752 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |