Lake Dow Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyHenry
Nearest CityMcDonough
River/StreamNails Creek
Coordinates33.44667, -84.07306

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,268 acre-ft
Max Storage2,268 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,375 acre-ft
Surface Area110 acres
Drainage Area2,194 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Dow Estates Property Owner's Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/27/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA01979
Federal IDGA01979
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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