Mathis Lake Dam (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Mathis Lake Dam (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03918 |
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
Renaissance Lakes Community
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mathis Lake Dam (Lower)?
Mathis Lake Dam (Lower) 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 Mathis Lake Dam (Lower)?
Mathis Lake Dam (Lower) is owned by Renaissance Lakes Community (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mathis Lake Dam (Lower) built?
Mathis Lake Dam (Lower) was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Mathis Lake Dam (Lower)?
Mathis Lake Dam (Lower) serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mathis Lake Dam (Lower)?
Mathis Lake Dam (Lower) has a dam height of 37 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 Mathis Lake Dam (Lower) last inspected?
Mathis Lake Dam (Lower) was last inspected on September 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.