Merritt Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Crawford, Georgia· Built 1960· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Merritt Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDGA01241

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: August 27, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Merritt, Bill

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Merritt Lake Dam?

Merritt 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 Merritt Lake Dam?

Merritt Lake Dam is owned by Merritt, Bill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Merritt Lake Dam built?

Merritt Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Lake Dam?

Merritt 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 Merritt Lake Dam?

Merritt Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Lake Dam last inspected?

Merritt Lake Dam was last inspected on August 27, 2015. 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.