East Newnan Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
East Newnan Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 726 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,086 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01204 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
STG EAST NEWNAN LAKE LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of East Newnan Lake Dam?
East Newnan Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates East Newnan Lake Dam?
East Newnan Lake Dam is owned by STG EAST NEWNAN LAKE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Newnan Lake Dam built?
East Newnan Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of East Newnan Lake Dam?
East Newnan Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is East Newnan Lake Dam?
East Newnan Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was East Newnan Lake Dam last inspected?
East Newnan Lake Dam was last inspected on February 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.