Matthews Lake Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Matthews Lake Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 786 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 423 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 330 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00452 |
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
Hogan, Jim D.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Matthews Lake Dam #1?
Matthews Lake Dam #1 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 Matthews Lake Dam #1?
Matthews Lake Dam #1 is owned by Hogan, Jim D. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Matthews Lake Dam #1 built?
Matthews Lake Dam #1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Matthews Lake Dam #1?
Matthews Lake Dam #1 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 Matthews Lake Dam #1?
Matthews Lake Dam #1 has a dam height of 31 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 Matthews Lake Dam #1 last inspected?
Matthews Lake Dam #1 was last inspected on April 1, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.