Ward Lake Dam South
Ward Lake Dam South is an earth dam located in Turner County, Georgia, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ward Lake Dam South
The primary purpose of Ward Lake Dam South is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ward, Jimmie Ann (private). It impounds the Unknown near Ashburn.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 205 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 07/14/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Turner |
| Nearest City | Ashburn |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.73206, -83.68883 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 205 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WARD, JIMMIE ANN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03597 |
| Federal ID | GA03597 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |