7Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Dougherty County, Georgia
Dougherty County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Dougherty County is 89 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Flint River at 60 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint River | High | Satisfactory | 60 | Hydroelectric | 1921 |
| Wooten Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1925 |
| Hunter Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Spring Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Recreation | |
| Nilo Plantation Lake Dam No. 1 | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Recreation | |
| Nilo Plantation Lake Dam No. 2 | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Recreation | |
| Loretta Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Recreation | 1940 |