Marmelo Farms Lake Dam

Herod Creek· Terrell, Georgia· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Marmelo Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam Length425 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage389 acre-ft
Surface Area86 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06300

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 24, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Ocmulgee Fields, Inc. Ocmulgee Fields, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Marmelo Farms Lake Dam?

Marmelo Farms 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 Marmelo Farms Lake Dam?

Marmelo Farms Lake Dam is owned by Ocmulgee Fields, Inc. Ocmulgee Fields, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Marmelo Farms Lake Dam?

Marmelo Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Marmelo Farms Lake Dam last inspected?

Marmelo Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on August 24, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.