Lake Constance Dam
Lake Constance Dam is an earth dam located in Thomas County, Georgia, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Constance Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Constance Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Balfour Land Company Lp (private). It impounds the Unknown near Thomasville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 205 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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 07/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Thomas |
| Nearest City | Thomasville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.82428, -84.04558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 205 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Balfour Land Company LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03661 |
| Federal ID | GA03661 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |