Nowell Lake Dam

COPPAS BRANCH· Bibb, Georgia· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Nowell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam Length430 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage151 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Max Discharge80 cfs
NID IDGA03992

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
Last Inspection: June 2, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

L. C. Nowell Estate, Equity Trust Company as Custol.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nowell Lake Dam?

Nowell 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 Nowell Lake Dam?

Nowell Lake Dam is owned by L. C. Nowell Estate, Equity Trust Company as Custol. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Nowell Lake Dam?

Nowell 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 Nowell Lake Dam?

Nowell Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Nowell Lake Dam last inspected?

Nowell Lake Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.