Powell Lake Dam
Powell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Emanuel County, Georgia, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Powell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Powell Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Powell, George (private). It impounds the Unknown near Oak Park.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 138 square miles. Completed in 2006, 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 01/24/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Nearest City | Oak Park |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.35503, -82.32417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 138 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Powell, George |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07084 |
| Federal ID | GA07084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |