Daniels Lake Dam
Daniels Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Emanuel County, Georgia, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Daniels Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Daniels Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Daniels Family Holdings (private). It impounds the Prong Creek near Swainsboro.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 607 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 02/28/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Nearest City | Swainsboro |
| River/Stream | Prong Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.60908, -82.30217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 607 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Daniels Family Holdings |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03240 |
| Federal ID | GA03240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |