Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 650 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02859 |
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
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam?
Martin Marietta Corp. 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 Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam?
Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam is owned by Martin Marietta Materials Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam built?
Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam?
Martin Marietta Corp. 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 Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam?
Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam last inspected?
Martin Marietta Corp. Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.