Mcguery Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mcgeary Lake Dam Bennett Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Mcguery Dam, also known as Mcguery Lake, is a private-owned structure located in Morgan, Georgia, specifically in the city of Buckhead.
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Summary
Built in 1969, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 19 feet with a length of 375 feet. Its primary purpose is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing essential habitat for local flora and fauna. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, making it a valuable resource for water conservation and management in the region.
The dam is situated on Sugar Creek, with a drainage area of 0.54 square miles. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 52 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 272 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. While the condition assessment is currently unavailable, the dam remains an important asset for both recreational activities and environmental preservation in the area.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, Mcguery Dam has not been inspected recently, and its Emergency Action Plan status is unknown. While it lacks certain regulatory oversight and enforcement mechanisms, the dam continues to play a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem and providing recreational opportunities for the community. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Mcguery Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in Georgia's water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
Sugar Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.54 |
Nid Storage |
115 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River Near Penfield
|
506cfs |
Apalachee River Near Bostwick
|
137cfs |
Little River Near Eatonton
|
101cfs |
Alcovy River Above Covington
|
121cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
60cfs |
Alcovy River Below Covington
|
150cfs |
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.
Mcguery Dam