Joiner Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Spalding County, Georgia, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 552 ft long. 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 Joiner Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Joiner Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joiner, Marian (private). It impounds the Unknown near Griffin.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 552 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 94 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 05/01/1994. That was over 32 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Spalding |
| Nearest City | Griffin |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.28222, -84.20111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 552 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 94 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joiner, Marian |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04751 |
| Federal ID | GA04751 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |