Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 212 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00497 |
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
Dnr/Wildlife Resources Division
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam?
Marben Farm - Smith 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 Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam?
Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam is owned by Dnr/Wildlife Resources Division (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam built?
Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam?
Marben Farm - Smith 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 Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam?
Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam last inspected?
Marben Farm - Smith Lake Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.