Lake Marvin Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Marvin Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 884 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 977 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,838 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00742 |
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
N.W. Girl Scout Council of Northwest Georgia
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Marvin Dam?
Lake Marvin 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 Marvin Dam?
Lake Marvin Dam is owned by N.W. Girl Scout Council of Northwest Georgia (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Marvin Dam built?
Lake Marvin Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Marvin Dam?
Lake Marvin 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 Marvin Dam?
Lake Marvin Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Marvin Dam last inspected?
Lake Marvin Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.