Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1, located in Conyers, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Standing at a height of 26 feet and with a hydraulic height of 21 feet, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Scott Creek, spans a length of 435 feet and covers a surface area of 8 acres.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1 is labeled with a moderate risk level of 3. The last inspection of the dam took place in October 2018, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with no associated locks for navigation. While the dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," there is no available information on its year of completion or the presence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the Rockdale County area may find Meadowbrook Lake Dam #1 an intriguing structure for recreational purposes, although its risk level warrants continued monitoring and potential risk management measures in the future.
Dam Length |
435 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
SCOTT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
138 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
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20cfs |
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41cfs |
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