Altman Lake Dam
Altman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bulloch County, Georgia, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Altman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Altman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Altman, J. G. (private). It impounds the Unknown near County Academy Environs.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bulloch |
| Nearest City | County Academy Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.43972, -81.80972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Altman, J. G. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03312 |
| Federal ID | GA03312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |