Sylvan Lake Dam

Georgia — Houston County — BEAR BRANCH

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyHouston
RiverBEAR BRANCH
Coordinates32.49953, -83.61456

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage105 acre-ft
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 1, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSylvan Recreation Inc

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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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