Sheppard Lake Dam
Sheppard Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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 87% of dams nationwide.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
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 Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05673 |
| Federal ID | GA05673 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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