Ward's Lake Dam

Georgia — Lamar County — BIG TOWALIGA CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyLamar
RiverBIG TOWALIGA CREEK
Coordinates33.07167, -84.18889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length585 ft
NID Storage187 acre-ft
Max Storage187 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 3, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWard, Tyrone E Sr.

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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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