Martin Marietta Corp.
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Lake Dam, located in Jones, Georgia, was completed in 1969 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, standing at 25 feet high and stretching 980 feet in length, holds a storage capacity of 375 acre-feet. The dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspections. The hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, and emergency action plans are not listed. The surrounding area, including the Pit Chapel Environs and the Slash Creek, benefits from the recreational opportunities provided by the dam, making it a valuable resource for water and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
980 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
SLASH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
650 |
Nid Storage |
375 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2030cfs |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
70cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
846cfs |