Sheppard Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 276 ft long, taller than 86% 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 Sheppard Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sheppard Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sheppard, Larry (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek near Bolingbroke.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 276 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet.
The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2018.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Bolingbroke |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.93111, -83.78556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 276 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sheppard, Larry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05673 |
| Federal ID | GA05673 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |