Rakestraw Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyPaulding
Nearest CityDallas
River/StreamUNKNOWN
Coordinates33.88142, -84.86017

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length195 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage87 acre-ft
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area65 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPownall, James T. Pownall, James R.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/18/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA05138
Federal IDGA05138
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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