Johnson Lake Dam in Candler, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Standing at a height of 15 feet with a length of 720 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 415 acres. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Located at coordinates 32.417222 latitude and -82.103611 longitude, Johnson Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia and is inspected every 5 years, with its last inspection date noted as May 18, 2016. While the dam is not state-regulated or permitted, it does undergo regular state inspections. The dam's structural condition is currently not rated, but it is considered to have a moderate risk level, with no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place at the time of data collection. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps status remain unspecified, suggesting a need for further assessment and preparedness in the event of emergencies.
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
415 |
Nid Storage |
212 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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Primative 4
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