Simpson Lake Dam
Simpson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Floyd County, Georgia, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Simpson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Simpson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Forrest, "gump" (private). It impounds the Unknown near Rome.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 376 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 149 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Floyd |
| Nearest City | Rome |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.23944, -85.32472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 376 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 149 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Forrest, "Gump" |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07752 |
| Federal ID | GA07752 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |