Martino Lake Dam in Forsyth, Georgia, is a private earth dam with a buttress core standing at a height of 33 feet.
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The dam provides a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 26 acre-feet and normal storage of 11 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level.
Located in the Mobile District, Martino Lake Dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes inspections every five years, with the last inspection conducted in August 2016. The dam is not state-regulated, but it falls under the jurisdiction of Georgia, and the enforcement responsibility lies with the private owner.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Martino Lake Dam will find its design and operational details intriguing. The dam's location, structure type, and risk assessment provide valuable insight into its role in water management in the region. Further investigation into the dam's history, purpose, and potential impact on the surrounding environment could offer a comprehensive understanding of its significance in the local ecosystem.
Dam Height |
33 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
Etowah River At Ga 9
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178cfs |
Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville
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112cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam
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636cfs |
Richland Creek At Suwanee Dam Road
|
15cfs |
Etowah River At Canton
|
666cfs |
Level Creek At Suwanee Dam Road
|
12cfs |
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Charleston - Lake Lanier
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