Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| NID ID | GA04521 |
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
Meadowbrook Homeowners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1?
Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1 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 Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1?
Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1 is owned by Meadowbrook Homeowners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1?
Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1 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 Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1?
Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1 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 Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1 last inspected?
Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1 was last inspected on October 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.