Sheppard Lake Dam
Sheppard Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bulloch County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sheppard Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sheppard Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shepphard, W. H. (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near River Road Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 428 acre-feet. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bulloch |
| Nearest City | River Road Environs |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.44028, -81.58056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 428 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 428 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shepphard, W. H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03291 |
| Federal ID | GA03291 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |