Demott Lake Dam
Demott Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Colquitt County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Demott Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Demott 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 George Perryman (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 534 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 03/01/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Colquitt |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.17889, -83.93278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 534 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | George Perryman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04168 |
| Federal ID | GA04168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |