Stephens Lake Dam
Stephens Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stephens Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stephens Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. Jonas Jennings (private). It impounds the Pelham Creek near Fayetteville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 292 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,850 square miles.
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 05/07/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Fayetteville |
| River/Stream | Pelham Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.42389, -84.50556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,850 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mr. Jonas Jennings |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04317 |
| Federal ID | GA04317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |