Extension Research Center Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Georgia, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 645 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Extension Research Center Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Extension Research Center 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 Uga Attapulgus Research & Education Center (state). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 645 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 10/01/2002. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Decatur |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.76000, -84.47917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Uga Attapulgus Research & Education Center |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04216 |
| Federal ID | GA04216 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |