Hatcher Lake Dam
Hatcher Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, Georgia, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hatcher Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hatcher 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 K. C. Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Sale City.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 06/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Mitchell |
| Nearest City | Sale City |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.31972, -84.03861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | K. C. Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03643 |
| Federal ID | GA03643 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |