Moss Lake Dam North, located in Colquitt, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1960 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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With a height of 12.2 meters and a length of 760 meters, this dam primarily serves the purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. The reservoir created by Moss Lake Dam North has a storage capacity of 343.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 26 acres, providing essential water resources for the local community.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Moss Lake Dam North has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. It is inspected every five years, with the last assessment conducted in March 2010. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or drainage area. While its condition is currently not rated, Moss Lake Dam North remains a vital structure for water management and climate resilience in the region, contributing to fire prevention and supporting local aquatic ecosystems. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a noteworthy example of sustainable infrastructure supporting both human and environmental needs in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
760 |
Dam Height |
12.2 |
River Or Stream |
BIG BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Hydraulic Height |
12.2 |
Nid Storage |
343.4 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Flint River At Newton
|
4380cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville
|
17cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
0cfs |
Ichawaynochaway Creek Below Newton
|
577cfs |