Cobb Lake Dam
Cobb Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Colquitt County, Georgia, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cobb Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cobb Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mr. Brady J. Sumner (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 02/01/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Colquitt |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.23000, -83.68861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mr. Brady J. Sumner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03425 |
| Federal ID | GA03425 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |