Russell Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyBanks
Nearest CityNEW BETHEL CHURCH, GA
River/StreamNANCY TOWN
Coordinates34.48548, -83.49935

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length880 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,550 acre-ft
Max Storage3,550 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,624 acre-ft
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge16,250 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUSDA FS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/12/2011
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA00877
Federal IDGA00877
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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