Dyer Lake Dam, located in Trenton, Georgia, was completed in 1968 and serves primarily as a recreational site.
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The dam, with a height of 22.9 feet and a hydraulic height of 18.4 feet, has a low hazard potential and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 35.8 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.5 acres.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Dyer Lake Dam is managed by a private owner and was designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 70 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a rating of 3 out of 5, and the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, its hazard potential remains low, making it a safe and enjoyable destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
471 |
Dam Height |
22.9 |
River Or Stream |
Name unknown |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
18.4 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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Walk-in 20
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Walk-in 21
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Walk-in 22
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Walk-in 23
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Walk-in 24
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Walk-in 19
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