Mcgarity Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcgarity Dam 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 | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01769 |
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
Mcgarity, W. C.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcgarity Dam?
Mcgarity 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 Mcgarity Dam?
Mcgarity Dam is owned by Mcgarity, W. C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcgarity Dam built?
Mcgarity Dam 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 Mcgarity Dam?
Mcgarity 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 Mcgarity Dam?
Mcgarity Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Mcgarity Dam last inspected?
Mcgarity Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.