Spivey Station Lake Dam in Jonesboro, Georgia, stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) in 1966 for flood risk reduction.
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The dam, primarily an earth dam with a buttress core type, reaches a height of 27.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet. It serves the purpose of flood risk reduction in the region and has a normal storage capacity of 15.4 acre-feet with a maximum storage capacity of 247 acre-feet.
The dam is regulated and inspected by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2012, the Spivey Station Lake Dam plays a vital role in protecting the community from potential flooding events. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, with a drainage area of 430 square miles and a surface area of 5.4 acres.
Located in Clayton County, Georgia, Spivey Station Lake Dam is under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, and while it has not been modified in recent years, it remains a key component in the region's water resource management efforts. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's significance in flood risk reduction for the area cannot be understated.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
27.5 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
430 |
Nid Storage |
247 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |