Georgia Atlantic Lake Dam

Colquitt, Georgia· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Georgia Atlantic Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA)
Dam Length675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage98 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area141 sq mi
NID IDGA05833

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Georgia Atlantic Lake Dam

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Georgia Atlantic Lake Dam?

Georgia Atlantic 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 Georgia Atlantic Lake Dam?

Georgia Atlantic Lake Dam is owned by Georgia Atlantic Lake Dam (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Georgia Atlantic Lake Dam?

Georgia Atlantic Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Georgia Atlantic Lake Dam?

Georgia Atlantic Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.