Alexander Lake Dam, located in Crawford, Georgia, is a private dam on Barrow Creek with a height of 36 feet and a storage capacity of 342 acre-feet.
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The dam, primarily constructed of earth with a buttress core type, serves as a crucial structure for water resource management in the area. It has a moderate hazard potential and was last inspected in August 2016 with a frequency of every 5 years.
While the dam does not fall under state regulation, it is under the jurisdiction of Georgia and is subject to state inspections. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with the primary purpose of water storage. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and condition assessment currently not rated, the dam remains an essential component in the local water infrastructure, especially in times of climate variability and increasing water demand. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find Alexander Lake Dam to be a fascinating structure worth exploring in the context of sustainable water management practices.
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
Barrow Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Nid Storage |
342 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
Oconee River Near Penfield
|
527cfs |
North Oconee River At College St
|
120cfs |
Middle Oconee River Near Athens
|
221cfs |
Apalachee River Near Bostwick
|
111cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
327cfs |