Houston Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyHouston
Nearest CityHAWKINSVILLE
River/StreamMOSSY CREEK
Coordinates32.49968, -83.66757

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1840 (186 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,441 acre-ft
Max Storage2,441 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,055 acre-ft
Surface Area176 acres
Drainage Area111 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHouston County Board of Commissioners
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/09/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00238
Federal IDGA00238
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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