Smith Lake Dam
Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Laurens County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dyer, Brian & Julie (private). It impounds the Rum Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 161 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 03/01/1988. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Rum Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.59917, -82.94111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dyer, Brian & Julie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04797 |
| Federal ID | GA04797 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |