Swims Lake Dam D is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 825 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Swims Lake Dam D
The primary purpose of Swims Lake Dam D is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tippens, Mr. and Mrs. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Mount Zion.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 825 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 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 12/14/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Mount Zion |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.62061, -85.14211 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tippens, Mr. and Mrs. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04052 |
| Federal ID | GA04052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |