J. A. Norman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Colquitt County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. 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 J. A. Norman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of J. A. Norman Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Michael W. Norman (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 142 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 02/01/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Colquitt |
| Coordinates | 31.16167, -83.72389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Michael W. Norman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05487 |
| Federal ID | GA05487 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |