King Bros. Dam is an earth dam located in Hart County, Georgia, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 370 ft long, taller than 55% 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 King Bros. Dam
The primary purpose of King Bros. Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by King Bros. (private). It impounds the Caney Branch near Hartwell Lake Community.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hart |
| Nearest City | Hartwell Lake Community |
| River/Stream | Caney Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.42695, -83.05957 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | King Bros. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05854 |
| Federal ID | GA05854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |