Mett Lake Dam

Atkinson, Georgia· Built 1960· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA)
Dam Length445 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDGA03375

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: March 10, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Terry Neil & Reid Dillingham

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mett Lake Dam?

Mett 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 Mett Lake Dam?

Mett Lake Dam is owned by Terry Neil & Reid Dillingham (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mett Lake Dam built?

Mett 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 Mett Lake Dam?

Mett Lake 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 Mett Lake Dam?

Mett Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Mett Lake Dam last inspected?

Mett Lake Dam was last inspected on March 10, 2016. 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.