Simms Lake Dam
Simms Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ben Hill County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Simms Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Simms Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Simms, David Y.,revocable Trust (private). It impounds the Unknown near South Fitzgerald Environs.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 60 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ben Hill |
| Nearest City | South Fitzgerald Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.70667, -83.28889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Simms, David Y.,Revocable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03501 |
| Federal ID | GA03501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |