Davis Lake Dam #2, also known as Smith Lake Dam #2, is a privately owned structure located in the Hartwell Lake Community in Georgia.
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Built in 1974 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a length of 285 feet. Its primary purpose is for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet.
The dam is classified as low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite not being state regulated, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in March 2017. The risk assessment for Davis Lake Dam #2 is moderate (3), indicating a potential for risk management measures to be implemented in the future.
Located within the Savannah District, the dam serves as a vital resource for the local community and contributes to water conservation efforts in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Davis Lake Dam #2 to be an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management in Georgia.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
285 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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
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87cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
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906cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
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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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