River Angle Lake Dam
River Angle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Echols County, Georgia, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About River Angle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of River Angle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by River Angle Plantation (private). It impounds the Unknown near Axson.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 03/08/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Echols |
| Nearest City | Axson |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.66000, -83.06194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | River Angle Plantation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04253 |
| Federal ID | GA04253 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |