Mckemie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mckemie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,445 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03526 |
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
Clay County Board of Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mckemie Lake Dam?
Mckemie 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 Mckemie Lake Dam?
Mckemie Lake Dam is owned by Clay County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mckemie Lake Dam built?
Mckemie Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Mckemie Lake Dam?
Mckemie Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mckemie Lake Dam?
Mckemie Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Mckemie Lake Dam last inspected?
Mckemie Lake Dam was last inspected on June 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.