Sale City Marsh Lake Dam

LOST CREEK· Mitchell, Georgia· Earth· 8 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Sale City Marsh Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA)
Dam Length975 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage541 acre-ft
Normal Storage121 acre-ft
Surface Area81 acres
Drainage Area441 sq mi
NID IDGA04920

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 1, 1986
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Mitchell County Board of Commissioners

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sale City Marsh Lake Dam?

Sale City Marsh Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Sale City Marsh Lake Dam?

Sale City Marsh Lake Dam is owned by Mitchell County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sale City Marsh Lake Dam?

Sale City Marsh 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 Sale City Marsh Lake Dam?

Sale City Marsh Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Sale City Marsh Lake Dam last inspected?

Sale City Marsh Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 1986. 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.