Hall Lake Dam, located in Polk, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam with a hydraulic height of 13.4 feet and a dam length of 467 feet.
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The dam, completed in an unknown year, serves the primary purpose of storing water, with a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for some risk management measures.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Hall Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in October 2013. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. The surrounding area has a surface area of 17.2 acres and a drainage area of 100 square miles. While the dam is not currently rated for condition assessment, its risk assessment suggests the need for further evaluation and potential risk management strategies to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hall Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management in Georgia.
Dam Length |
467 |
Dam Height |
12.3 |
River Or Stream |
unknown |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
13.4 |
Drainage Area |
100 |
Nid Storage |
134 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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