Hawes Lake Dam, located in Tift County, Georgia, was completed in 1965 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
Wind
Humidity
The dam is an earth structure with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 10 feet and stretching 565 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 31 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 9 acres and draining a 330-acre watershed.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. With no recent condition assessment, the dam's condition is currently marked as "Not Rated." The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with no state regulation, inspection, permitting, or enforcement. While it may not be a high-risk structure, water resource and climate enthusiasts should remain vigilant about the potential risks associated with Hawes Lake Dam and monitor any updates on its safety and maintenance protocols.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
565 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
NO NAME |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
330 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
Skunk River At Augusta
|
132cfs |
Big Creek Near Mt. Pleasant
|
0cfs |
Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills
|
10cfs |
Iowa River At Wapello
|
3400cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
Henderson Creek Near Oquawka
|
45cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Geode State Park Campground
|
||
Geode State Park
|
||
Stephenson Park
|
||
Grays Landing
|
||
Upper Augusta Skunk River Access
|
||
Welter Recreation Park
|