Bell's Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyOconee
Nearest CityWATKINSVILLE
River/StreamPORTERS CREEK
Coordinates33.84500, -83.40778

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length351 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area500 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJEFFREY B. BELL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/01/2004
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA00440
Federal IDGA00440
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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