Felder Lake Dam
Felder Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Early County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Felder Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Felder 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 Riverside Farm, Lp (private). It impounds the Unknown near Blakely.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 290 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 07/07/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Early |
| Nearest City | Blakely |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.39306, -85.05958 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 290 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Riverside Farm, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03545 |
| Federal ID | GA03545 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |