Lake Mae Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Mae Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 180 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02772 |
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
The St. Elmo LLLP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Mae Dam?
Lake Mae 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 Lake Mae Dam?
Lake Mae Dam is owned by The St. Elmo LLLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Mae Dam built?
Lake Mae Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Lake Mae Dam?
Lake Mae 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 Lake Mae Dam?
Lake Mae Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Lake Mae Dam last inspected?
Lake Mae Dam was last inspected on March 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.