Ivey Lake Dam
Ivey Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Upson County, Georgia, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ivey Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ivey Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sullivan Creek Property Llc (private). It impounds the Sullivan Creek near Thomaston.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 368 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,545 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2018.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Upson |
| Nearest City | Thomaston |
| River/Stream | Sullivan Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.89889, -84.20556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 368 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,545 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,545 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sullivan Creek Property LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06537 |
| Federal ID | GA06537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |