Lake Serenity-hodnett Dam is an earth dam located in Habersham County, Georgia, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 245 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 Lake Serenity-hodnett Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Serenity-hodnett Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Hodnett, R. Harold (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek near Clarkesville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 08/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham |
| Nearest City | Clarkesville |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.62075, -83.54400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Hodnett, R. Harold |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05213 |
| Federal ID | GA05213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |