Hardin Lake Dam
Hardin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Laurens County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hardin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hardin 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 Hardin, Gary C. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Olivet Church Environs.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 770 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Laurens |
| Nearest City | Olivet Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.47361, -82.90750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 770 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hardin, Gary C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03167 |
| Federal ID | GA03167 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |