Stapleton Lake Dam
Stapleton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Webster County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stapleton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stapleton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Webster County (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Weston.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 09/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Weston |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.99028, -84.58222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Webster County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02900 |
| Federal ID | GA02900 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |