Tara Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyAppling
Nearest CityTENMILE CHURCH ENVIRONS
River/StreamUNKNOWN
Coordinates31.81025, -82.31301

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length942 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,063 acre-ft
Max Storage1,063 acre-ft
Normal Storage461 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres
Drainage Area917 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAppling County Board of Commissioners
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/17/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA01217
Federal IDGA01217
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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