Adams Lake Dam
Adams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Adams Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Adams Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Adams, Robert E. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Ebenezer Church Environs.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 02/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Ebenezer Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.13389, -82.40194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Adams, Robert E. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03035 |
| Federal ID | GA03035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |