Simms Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ben Hill |
| Nearest City | SOUTH FITZGERALD ENVIRONS |
| River/Stream | UNKNOWN |
| Coordinates | 31.70667, -83.28889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Simms, David Y.,Revocable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |