Lake Destiny Dam
Lake Destiny Dam is an earth dam located in Dodge County, Georgia, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Destiny Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Destiny Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Giddens, Linda (private). It impounds the Reedy Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 479 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 985 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 10/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dodge |
| River/Stream | Reedy Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.21611, -83.10194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 479 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 479 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 985 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Giddens, Linda |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03135 |
| Federal ID | GA03135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |