Matthews Lake Dam East
Key Takeaway
Matthews Lake Dam East is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 471 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 372 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | GA01406 |
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
Buckner, Mike H.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Matthews Lake Dam East?
Matthews Lake Dam East 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 East?
Matthews Lake Dam East is owned by Buckner, Mike H. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Matthews Lake Dam East built?
Matthews Lake Dam East was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 East?
Matthews Lake Dam East 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 East?
Matthews Lake Dam East has a dam height of 30 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 East last inspected?
Matthews Lake Dam East was last inspected on June 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.