John Sheffield Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | AMERICUS |
| River/Stream | PARKERS MILL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.09750, -84.25472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,432 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 901 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,200 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Collins, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |