Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 663 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04302 |
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
Merritt, W. B.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3?
Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3 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 Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3?
Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3 is owned by Merritt, W. B. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3 built?
Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3?
Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3 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 Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3?
Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3 has a dam height of 29 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 Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3 last inspected?
Merritt Dairy Lake Dam #3 was last inspected on January 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.