GEORGE H SPARKS RESERVOIR DAM #1 - GA01148-3326

Dam Name: GEORGE H SPARKS RESERVOIR DAM #1

State: GA

Downstream Hazard Potential: L

Incident Type: Non-Failure

Incident Date: 01/01/2015

Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding

Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Chute Failure

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Incident IDGA01148-3326

Incident DescriptionSignificant damage to concrete spillway as result of heavy rain event

Named Hydrologic Event

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Owner TypeL

Dam TypeER

Primary Purpose(s)R

EAPNR

Dam Height40 ft

Max Storage (ac-ft)4685.00

Surface Area (acres)222.00

Year Completed1962

NID NumberGA01148

River NameUNKNOWN

Latitude33.7583

Longitude-84.6292

Year Modified

Regulatory Agency(ies)GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

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Information SourcesGA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

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