Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 780 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03989 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Mr. & Mrs. Jake Ford
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam?
Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam?
Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam is owned by Mr. & Mrs. Jake Ford (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam built?
Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam?
Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam?
Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam last inspected?
Ayers - Mckeever Lake Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.