Argo Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountySumter
Nearest CityAMERICUS
River/StreamUNKNOWN
Coordinates32.09750, -84.18889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length636 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage445 acre-ft
Max Storage131 acre-ft
Normal Storage445 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1,303 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJohn Thomas Argo, Jr. Elizabeth B. Argo
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/01/2009
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA03183
Federal IDGA03183
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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