Lake Deborah Dam
Lake Deborah Dam is an earth dam located in Charlton County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Deborah Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Deborah Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Walker, Kelly E. Jr. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 07/25/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Charlton |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.78056, -81.98333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Walker, Kelly E. Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03388 |
| Federal ID | GA03388 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |