Dams in Newton County, Georgia
42Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Newton County, Georgia
Newton County has 42 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Newton County is 55 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Covington Las Holding Dam at 70 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Las Holding Dam | High | Satisfactory | 70 | Water Supply | 2003 |
| Cornish Creek Reservoir Dam | High | Satisfactory | 47 | Water Supply | 1991 |
| Stone Lea Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 31 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Melody Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 30 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1950 |
| Little Springs Farm Lake Dam #4 | Low | Not Rated | 49 | ||
| Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam | Low | Not Rated | 48 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Little Springs Farm Lake Dam #3 | Low | Not Rated | 43 | ||
| Little Springs Farm Lake Dam No. 2 | Low | Not Rated | 42 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1992 |
| City Waste Holding Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 40 | Other | 1984 |
| Club House Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Recreation | |
| Greer Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Gross Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Recreation | |
| Smith Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Covington City Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Water Supply | 1940 |
| Manning Lake Dam No. 1 | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Cat Fish Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | 1985 |
| Paradise Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Silver Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Penland Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Arrow Hatchee Farms Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1986 |
| Mote Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Skyline Subdivision Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Lazy Acres Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Twin Hills Lake | Low | Not Rated | 26 | ||
| Little Springs Farm #6 Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | ||
| Treadwell Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Turners Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Yellow River Farm Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1986 |
| Twin Hills Lake | Low | Not Rated | 25 | ||
| Glawson Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1987 |
| Spears Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |
| Maynard Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Welch Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1986 |
| Manning Lake Dam # 2 | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1968 |
| Wallace And Greer Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Bailey Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Rolling Acres Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Jane Alexander | Low | Not Rated | 19 | ||
| Stokes Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Capes Sausage Company Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Green Valley Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Recreation | |
| Barrs Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 27 |