Dogwood Manor Lake Dam, also known as Smith Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Hawkinsville, Georgia.
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Built in 1959 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 810 feet in length, serving primarily for recreational purposes. With a normal storage capacity of 203 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 365 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 37 acres and drains from a watershed area of 770 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dogwood Manor Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in November 2004. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with an inspection frequency of every five years. While the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined, there are currently no documented emergency action plans or inundation maps for the area. As a key recreational structure in Bleckley County, this dam serves as a vital resource for the local community while posing manageable risks that warrant ongoing monitoring and management practices.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
810 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
37 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
770 |
Nid Storage |
365 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville
|
2570cfs |
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|
39cfs |
Oconee River At Dublin
|
2420cfs |
Turkey Creek At Byromville
|
10cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2030cfs |
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
0cfs |