Lake Tobesofkee Dam, Georgia, USA

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Quick Facts About Lake Tobesofkee Dam

Location: Bibb, Georgia
Coordinates: 32.81994, -83.77058
River: Tobesofkee Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1965
Dam Height: 54 ft (16 m)
Dam Length: 860 ft (262 m)
Dam Capacity: 43,054 acre-ft (53,106 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Lake Tobesofkee Dam Information

Lake Tobesofkee Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Shiloh Church Environs, Bibb, Georgia.

The dam, which is on the Tobesofkee Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by DAMES & MOORE and commissioned in 1965 and is currently owned by Bibb County Board of Commissioners.

Lake Tobesofkee Dam Structure

The Lake Tobesofkee Dam is approximately 860 feet (262 m) long, 54 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Tobesofkee Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 24,880 acre-ft (30,689 Ml) and maximum capacity of 43,054 acre-ft (53,106 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,756 acres (711 ha) and the total catchment area is 115,520 square miles (299,196 square kilometres).

Lake Tobesofkee Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Lake Tobesofkee Dam does not have any spillways.

Lake Tobesofkee Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lake Tobesofkee Dam
Bibb, Georgia
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 54 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 860 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 43,054 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 115,520 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Lake Tobesofkee Dam Weather

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Lake Tobesofkee Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Tobesofkee Dam?

Lake Tobesofkee Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the Lake Tobesofkee Dam?

Lake Tobesofkee Dam is in Bibb County.

How high is the Lake Tobesofkee Dam?

Lake Tobesofkee Dam is 54 feet high.

How long is the Lake Tobesofkee Dam?

Lake Tobesofkee Dam is 860 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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