Pippin Lake Dam # 3 is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 465 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Pippin Lake Dam # 3
The primary purpose of Pippin Lake Dam # 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pippen, Denard Jackson & Jacqueline K (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 153 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 04/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.95500, -84.04861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pippen, Denard Jackson & Jacqueline K |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05106 |
| Federal ID | GA05106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |