River Bend Farm Lake, located in Blairsville, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam structure designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) in 1986 for recreational purposes.
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With a dam height of 27 feet and a length of 225 feet, the lake has a storage capacity of 44 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres. The dam is classified as low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment, but it is inspected every 5 years.
Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway of River Bend Farm Lake poses a moderate risk, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The lake is not state regulated, but it falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to state inspections. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreational use, and its location in Union County offers a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of nature while being mindful of the potential risks associated with the dam structure.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
225 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Nottely River Near Blairsville
|
115cfs |
Toccoa River Near Dial
|
279cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Helen
|
86cfs |
Valley River At Tomotla
|
268cfs |
Chestatee River Near Dahlonega
|
191cfs |
Ocoee River At Copperhill
|
301cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Vogel State Park
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Lake Winfield Scott
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Freeman/AT Campsite
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Cooper Creek
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Cooper Creek Recreation Area
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Lake Winfield Scott Campground
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