Parkman Lake Dam

Meriwether, Georgia· Built 1950· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Parkman Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA)
Dam Length297 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage448 acre-ft
Normal Storage324 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDGA06331

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: January 24, 2013
State Regulated: No

Ownership

-

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Parkman Lake Dam?

Parkman 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 Parkman Lake Dam?

Parkman Lake Dam is owned by - (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Parkman Lake Dam built?

Parkman Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Parkman Lake Dam?

Parkman 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 Parkman Lake Dam?

Parkman Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Parkman Lake Dam last inspected?

Parkman Lake Dam was last inspected on January 24, 2013. 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.