Cowan Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyBen Hill
Nearest CityFITZGERALD
River/StreamUNKNOWN
Coordinates31.77361, -83.07583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71 acre-ft
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area75 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerCowan, Howard
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA00062
Federal IDGA00062
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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