Barrs Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height27 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% 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 Barrs Lake Dam
Barrs Lake Dam is a dam in Newton, Georgia. The dam is owned by Earl Barr (private).
The dam stands 27 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 471 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton |
| Coordinates | 33.56444, -83.79028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 471 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 471 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Earl Barr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06073 |
| Federal ID | GA06073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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