Coastal Lumber Co. Lake Dam #4
Coastal Lumber Co. Lake Dam #4 is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Coastal Lumber Co. Lake Dam #4
The primary purpose of Coastal Lumber Co. Lake Dam #4 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Coastal Forest Resources Company (private). It impounds the Unknown near West Amsterdam Environs.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 515 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 534 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 04/01/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Decatur |
| Nearest City | West Amsterdam Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.75694, -84.44028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 534 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Coastal Forest Resources Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03533 |
| Federal ID | GA03533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |