Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 505 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05770 |
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
Maynard B. Moate
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam?
Maynard B. Moats 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 Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam?
Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam is owned by Maynard B. Moate (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam built?
Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam?
Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam?
Maynard B. Moats Lake Dam 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.