Mclaughlin Lake Dam, located in the Rock Branch Community of Georgia, was completed in 1975 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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This private dam, designed by SCS, stands at a height of 21 feet and has a structural height of 18 feet. With a length of 480 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8 acres. The dam is classified as an Earth type with a buttress core, and its spillway is uncontrolled with an unlisted width.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Mclaughlin Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition. The dam, which is not regulated by the state, does not have a designated inspection frequency or emergency action plan in place. Located within the Savannah District of the USACE, this dam on Rock Branch stream provides valuable recreational opportunities for the community while also serving as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of water resources in the face of climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
ROCK BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
550 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga
|
46cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
418cfs |
Rocky River Nr Starr
|
58cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
906cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
83cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Watsadlers
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Richard B. Russell State Park
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River's Edge Campground
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Hart State Park
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Miltown
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Sadlers Creek State Park
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