Northlake Dam
Northlake Dam is an earth dam located in Burke County, Georgia, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Northlake Dam
The primary purpose of Northlake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ashe, Thomas H. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 06/19/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Burke |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.17667, -82.02972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ashe, Thomas H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04017 |
| Federal ID | GA04017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |