Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021
Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021
The primary purpose of Howard Sheppard Lake Dam- Gaa303-021 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 Cliff And Howard Sheppard (private). It impounds the Tr- Keg Creek near Dublin.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | Dublin |
| River/Stream | Tr- Keg Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.10987, -82.89772 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 54 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Cliff And Howard Sheppard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05918 |
| Federal ID | GA05918 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |