Hannaford And James Lake Dam
Hannaford And James Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Charlton County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hannaford And James Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hannaford And James Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Courthouse;james, D. Ray (local government). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 70 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 03/01/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Charlton |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.86500, -81.97111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County Courthouse;James, D. Ray |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03389 |
| Federal ID | GA03389 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |