Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #3 in Lamar, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1962 for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.
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The dam stands at a height of 33.2 feet with a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a length of 610 feet, providing a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. The dam's primary spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Located in the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #3 has not undergone any modifications since its completion. The dam's last inspection in September 2014 found it to be in a not-rated condition, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated by the state and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. With its critical role in providing water resources for fire protection and stock purposes, enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Honeywood Farms Lake Dam #3 to be a fascinating structure to study and monitor for its environmental impact and sustainability.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
610 |
Dam Height |
33.2 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
70 |
Nid Storage |
175 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
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