Alexanders Lake West Dam
Alexanders Lake West Dam is an earth dam located in Rockdale County, Georgia, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Alexanders Lake West Dam
The primary purpose of Alexanders Lake West Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alexander, Edward T. (private). It impounds the No Name.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 636 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 09/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Rockdale |
| River/Stream | No Name |
| Coordinates | 33.63333, -84.14833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 636 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Alexander, Edward T. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04949 |
| Federal ID | GA04949 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |