Located in Baldwin, Georgia, Hospital Lake # 1 Dam, also known as G M & S Lake Dam, was completed in 1950 and serves as a recreational facility.
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This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 480 feet, offering a storage capacity of 39 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a surface area of 3 acres within a drainage area of 162 acres.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hospital Lake # 1 Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the dam is not currently rated for condition assessment, it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in December 2016. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with no associated locks for navigation.
While Hospital Lake # 1 Dam is not regulated by the state of Georgia, it is within state jurisdiction and has a state inspection program in place. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, the dam serves as a vital water resource in the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to its serene surroundings.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
162 |
Nid Storage |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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