Upper Lake George Dam
Upper Lake George Dam is an earth dam located in Liberty County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Upper Lake George Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Lake George Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Unknown. It impounds the Unknown near Limerick Environs.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 3,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 03/02/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Liberty |
| Nearest City | Limerick Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.84028, -81.37778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Unknown |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03368 |
| Federal ID | GA03368 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |