Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam
Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Emanuel County, Georgia, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hiawassee Irrigation Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hiawassee Irrigation 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 Usc Timber Holdings Llc (private). It impounds the Unknown near Oak Park.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 745 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 222 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 01/24/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Nearest City | Oak Park |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.33658, -82.28300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | USC Timber Holdings LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04252 |
| Federal ID | GA04252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |