Sam Griffin Lake Dam
Sam Griffin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Laurens County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sam Griffin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sam Griffin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Laurens County Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Minter.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 475 acre-feet. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Laurens |
| Nearest City | Minter |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.51444, -82.73333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Laurens County Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03265 |
| Federal ID | GA03265 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |