Prescott Lake Dam
Prescott Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Terrell County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Prescott Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Prescott 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 Prescott, Kenny (private). It impounds the Unknown near Dawson.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 243 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 430 square miles.
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 08/11/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Terrell |
| Nearest City | Dawson |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.84000, -84.41667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 430 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Prescott, Kenny |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03654 |
| Federal ID | GA03654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |