James Lake Dam
James Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About James Lake Dam
The primary purpose of James Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Robert Donaldson Trust (private). It impounds the Unknown near Andersonville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 208 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 03/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Andersonville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.16333, -84.16389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William Robert Donaldson Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03185 |
| Federal ID | GA03185 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |