Mcclenney Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcclenney Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04261 |
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
MCCLENNEY ESTATES LAKE ASSOC. INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcclenney Lake Dam?
Mcclenney 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 Mcclenney Lake Dam?
Mcclenney Lake Dam is owned by MCCLENNEY ESTATES LAKE ASSOC. INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcclenney Lake Dam built?
Mcclenney Lake Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Mcclenney Lake Dam?
Mcclenney Lake Dam 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 Mcclenney Lake Dam?
Mcclenney Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Mcclenney Lake Dam last inspected?
Mcclenney Lake Dam was last inspected on May 20, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.