Edie Creek Reservoir
Edie Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Georgia, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Edie Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Edie Creek Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Barnesville (local government). It impounds the Edie Creek near Barnesville.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 915 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 234 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,325 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 04/28/2020.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lamar |
| Nearest City | Barnesville |
| River/Stream | Edie Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.12111, -84.11083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 915.8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 234 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Barnesville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05598 |
| Federal ID | GA05598 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |