Kersey Lake Dam, located in Houston County, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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This private earth dam stands at 9 feet high and stretches 660 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the scenic Redding Branch and offers a surface area of 24 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Kersey Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, while lacking official state regulation or permitting. Although the dam undergoes inspections every five years, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unclear.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find Kersey Lake Dam an intriguing structure for recreation and potential environmental study. With its unique design and picturesque location, the dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of human-made infrastructure and natural landscapes in the context of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
660 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
REDDING BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Drainage Area |
4000 |
Nid Storage |
109 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
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