Pritchard Lake Dam, located in Morgan, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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Owned privately, the dam stands at a height of 36 feet with a length of 564 feet, providing a storage capacity of 357 acre-feet. It is primarily an earth dam with a buttress core type and is situated on Mile Branch, under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. Despite not being state regulated, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in April 1989. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no emergency action plan in place. The dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a surface area of 18 acres and a drainage area of 200 acres. This unique structure presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intersection of human intervention in natural water systems for multiple purposes.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
564 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
MILE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Drainage Area |
200 |
Nid Storage |
357 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
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