Green Lake Dam West, also known as Jimmy Green Lake Dam, is a privately owned recreational earth dam located in Sumter, Georgia.
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Built in 1979, this dam stands at a height of 15.8 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 79.2 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, with a normal storage level of 35 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, Green Lake Dam West has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While the condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated', the risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unspecified. With its location in the Welcome Church Environs and under the jurisdiction of the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam serves as a significant landmark for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
15.8 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
15.2 |
Nid Storage |
79.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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2200cfs |
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10cfs |
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419cfs |
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531cfs |
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|
220cfs |