Cabanes Dam
Cabanes Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Georgia, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cabanes Dam
The primary purpose of Cabanes 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 Mr. Cabanes (private). It impounds the Bucks Creek near Bostwick.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Bostwick |
| River/Stream | Bucks Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.74444, -83.50718 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mr. Cabanes |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05908 |
| Federal ID | GA05908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |