Public Fishing Area Lake Dam
Public Fishing Area Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Crisp County, Georgia, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Public Fishing Area Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Public Fishing Area Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Georgia Department Of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Fisheries (state). It impounds the Gum Creek near Cordele.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 329 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24,800 square miles. 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 03/15/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Crisp |
| Nearest City | Cordele |
| River/Stream | Gum Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.97578, -83.81956 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24,800 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04200 |
| Federal ID | GA04200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |