Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake

UNKNOWN· Bulloch, Georgia· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage281 acre-ft
Normal Storage172 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area138 sq mi
NID IDGA03290

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: January 1, 2004
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Marsh, Wendel

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake?

Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake 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 Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake?

Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake is owned by Marsh, Wendel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake?

Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake 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 Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake?

Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake has a dam height of 20 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 Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake last inspected?

Marsh Hunting Preserve Lake was last inspected on January 1, 2004. 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.