Arthur English Lake Dam
Arthur English Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Arthur English Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Arthur English Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by English, A.h. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Taylor Cementary Environs.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 09/04/2014. 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 | Lamar |
| Nearest City | Taylor Cementary Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.14664, -84.09683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | English, A.H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02866 |
| Federal ID | GA02866 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |