Lamar Smith Lake Dam
Lamar Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Laurens County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lamar Smith Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lamar Smith 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 Smith, Lamar (private). It impounds the Unknown near Rehovia Church Environs.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 225 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 04/01/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Laurens |
| Nearest City | Rehovia Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.47556, -82.93667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 225 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Smith, Lamar |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03302 |
| Federal ID | GA03302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |