Harris Lake Dam

Georgia — Walker County — Back Creek

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyWalker
RiverBack Creek
Coordinates34.79278, -85.40778

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length364 ft
NID Storage111 acre-ft
Max Storage111 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 28, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLewis, Glen and Curtis

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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