Mett Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lott Family Pond Dam Tucker Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Mett Lake Dam, located in Atkinson, Georgia, was completed in 1960 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a length of 445 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. The dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Mett Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in March 2016. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are all currently unlisted. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's risk level is considered moderate, making it a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to better understand the intersection of infrastructure and environmental management in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
445 |
Dam Height |
11 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
109 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
86cfs |
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
45cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
20cfs |
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd
|
80cfs |
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
11cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2920cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Mett Lake Dam