Newport Irrigation Lake Dam

Watson Creek· Burke, Georgia· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Newport Irrigation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA)
Max Storage476 acre-ft
NID IDGA00067

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

Lake Land Sands LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Newport Irrigation Lake Dam?

Newport Irrigation 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 Newport Irrigation Lake Dam?

Newport Irrigation Lake Dam is owned by Lake Land Sands LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Newport Irrigation Lake Dam?

Newport Irrigation Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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.