Big Lake Dam
Big Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Georgia, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Big Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Big Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richards, Lee (private). It impounds the Basket Creek near Mcwhorter.
The dam stands 64 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,984 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 05/03/2018.
At 64 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Mcwhorter |
| River/Stream | Basket Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.60722, -84.79917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,984 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,984 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,471 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richards, Lee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05606 |
| Federal ID | GA05606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |