Davis Lake Dam #1, also known as Smith Lake Dam #1, is a privately owned earth dam located in Hart, Georgia.
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Built in 1970 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 1050 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and covers an area of 8 acres.
Although the dam is categorized as having a low hazard potential, it is not currently rated for its condition. The last inspection was conducted in September 1984, and no state regulatory agency oversees its maintenance or enforcement. Despite the lack of recent assessment, the risk assessment for Davis Lake Dam #1 is moderate, with measures for risk management and emergency action plans yet to be determined.
As a part of the Savannah District in Georgia, Davis Lake Dam #1 remains an essential structure for the Hartwell Lake Community. With its primary purpose focused on fire protection and water resource management, this dam plays a crucial role in sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting the community's needs.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1050 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga
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46cfs |
Rocky River Nr Starr
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58cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
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418cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
906cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
83cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Watsadlers
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Hart State Park
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Miltown
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Sadlers Creek State Park
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Springfield
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Springfield - Hartwell Lake
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