Rossee Lake Dam No.
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1, located in Putnam, Georgia, was completed in 1968 and stands at 24 feet in height with a length of 510 feet. This private earth dam, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, serves primarily for recreational purposes and impounds Turkey Creek to create a surface area of 10 acres. With a storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition.
Despite being a privately owned structure without state regulation, Rossee Lake Dam No. 1 is inspected every five years, with the last assessment conducted in October 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, while its risk assessment categorizes it as moderate. While the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, its moderate risk level suggests the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and water resources.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
510 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
151 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Little River Near Eatonton
|
121cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
70cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
Oconee River Near Penfield
|
712cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
1600cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Oconee Springs County Park
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Old Salem
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Lawrence Shoals
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Lake Sinclair
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Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
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