Mcrae Lake Middle Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcrae Lake Middle Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05002 |
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
Mcrae, D. B.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcrae Lake Middle Dam?
Mcrae Lake Middle 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 Mcrae Lake Middle Dam?
Mcrae Lake Middle Dam is owned by Mcrae, D. B. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcrae Lake Middle Dam built?
Mcrae Lake Middle Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Mcrae Lake Middle Dam?
Mcrae Lake Middle Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mcrae Lake Middle Dam?
Mcrae Lake Middle Dam has a dam height of 13 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.