Mcclendon Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcclendon Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 83.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA05730 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
McClendon's Dam, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcclendon Lake Dam?
Mcclendon Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mcclendon Lake Dam?
Mcclendon Lake Dam is owned by McClendon's Dam, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Mcclendon Lake Dam?
Mcclendon Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Mcclendon Lake Dam last inspected?
Mcclendon Lake Dam was last inspected on February 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.