Meiere Lake Dam

Banks, Georgia· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Meiere Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA)
Dam Length348 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
NID IDGA00546

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 1, 2012
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Meiere,Paul L. Jr.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meiere Lake Dam?

Meiere 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 Meiere Lake Dam?

Meiere Lake Dam is owned by Meiere,Paul L. Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Meiere Lake Dam?

Meiere 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 Meiere Lake Dam?

Meiere Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Meiere Lake Dam last inspected?

Meiere Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.