Grinols Lake Dam, located in Cuthbert, Georgia, was completed in 1974 and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This private-owned dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 31.8 feet and a structural height of 24.1 feet. It has a storage capacity of 129.6 acre-feet, with a surface area of 8.8 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has uncontrolled outlet gates.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it undergoes inspections every five years. The risk assessment for Grinols Lake Dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date of not specified. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia and is not regulated by the state. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide essential recreational opportunities in the area while maintaining a moderate risk level. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Grinols Lake Dam an intriguing structure to study and monitor in the context of changing climate conditions.
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