Nelson Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyJones
Nearest CityCAMP JOYCLIFF ENVIRONS
River/StreamBONE CREEK
Coordinates32.89361, -83.58000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage259 acre-ft
Max Storage259 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area3,860 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGray, Wilson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/01/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA02788
Federal IDGA02788
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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