Cardin Lake Dam
Cardin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Colquitt County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cardin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cardin 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. K.g. Cardin (private). It impounds the Unknown near Hempstead Church Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 715 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 259 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,190 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 |
| Nearest City | Hempstead Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.09417, -83.59972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 715 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,190 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mr. K.G. Cardin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03531 |
| Federal ID | GA03531 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |