Hopkins Lake Dam
Hopkins Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Grady County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hopkins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hopkins 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 Carolyn Thomas, Elizabeth & William Hopkins Irrevocable Trust (private). It impounds the Buck Creek near Reno.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 172 acre-feet.
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 12/01/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Grady |
| Nearest City | Reno |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.76331, -84.27806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Carolyn Thomas, Elizabeth & William Hopkins Irrevocable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03925 |
| Federal ID | GA03925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |