Hamilton Dam
Hamilton Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hamilton Dam
The primary purpose of Hamilton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hamilton, Charles S. (private). It impounds the Water Prong Cr. near Kibbee South Environ.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 390 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Kibbee South Environ |
| River/Stream | Water Prong Cr. |
| Coordinates | 32.28333, -82.50306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 390 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hamilton, Charles S. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03049 |
| Federal ID | GA03049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |