Southerland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 930 ft long. 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 Southerland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Southerland Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Newnan Waterworks Sewerage and Light Commission (local government). It impounds the Sandy Cr near Newnan.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 02/14/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Newnan |
| River/Stream | Sandy Cr |
| Coordinates | 33.33167, -84.85333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Newnan Waterworks Sewerage and Light Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04154 |
| Federal ID | GA04154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |