Greer Lake Dam, also known as Ginn Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Covington Community, Newton County, Georgia.
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Built in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a length of 600 feet. The primary purpose of Greer Lake Dam is for recreation, providing a storage capacity of 312 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 245 acre-feet.
Despite being unlisted as a state-regulated dam, Greer Lake Dam has undergone inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2005. The dam is associated with low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. In terms of risk assessment, it falls under the moderate category. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, while being situated in an area with a moderate risk level. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Greer Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in privately owned dam infrastructure management and recreational water storage in the state of Georgia.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
33 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
312 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Hard Labor Creek State Park
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Camp Rutledge
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Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
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