Akins Lake Dam
Akins Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bulloch County, Georgia, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Akins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Akins Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Akins, Edwin P. And Mrs. Don Suddeth (private). It impounds the Unknown near New Hope Environ North.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 745 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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 11/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bulloch |
| Nearest City | New Hope Environ North |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.34306, -81.87833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 745 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Akins, Edwin P. and Mrs. Don Suddeth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03306 |
| Federal ID | GA03306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |