Ward's Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyLamar
Nearest CityBARNESVILLE ENVIRONS
River/StreamBIG TOWALIGA CREEK
Coordinates33.07167, -84.18889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length585 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage187 acre-ft
Max Storage187 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area140 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWard, Tyrone E Sr.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/03/2014
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA01053
Federal IDGA01053
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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