Ferguson Lake Dam

Ferguson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lee County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Ferguson Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Ferguson 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 Henry, Randy Six Ten Properties Llc (private). It impounds the Fivemile Branch near Smithville.

The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 953 acre-feet.

The most recent inspection on record was 06/09/2016. That was over 10 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyLee
Nearest CitySmithville
River/StreamFivemile Branch
Coordinates31.90981, -84.18914

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length720 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage953 acre-ft
Max Storage953 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHenry, Randy SIX TEN PROPERTIES LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/09/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA03046
Federal IDGA03046
More InfoState Dam Safety Program