Lewis Lake Dam
Lewis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dodge County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lewis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lewis 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 Lewis, Lucy (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 95 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 12/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dodge |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.16494, -83.16111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 95 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lewis, lucy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04209 |
| Federal ID | GA04209 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |