Upton Lake Dam
Upton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Talbot County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Upton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Upton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Upton, Leroy And June (private). It impounds the Unknown near Waverly Hall.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet.
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 07/13/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Talbot |
| Nearest City | Waverly Hall |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.66056, -84.66556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Upton, Leroy and June |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04769 |
| Federal ID | GA04769 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |