Mathis Lake Dam
Mathis Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Meriwether County, Georgia, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mathis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mathis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sistrunk, Gloria Flournoy Whitaker Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Winslow Creek near Greenville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 552 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Meriwether |
| Nearest City | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Winslow Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.07333, -84.72361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 552 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 552 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 552 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sistrunk, Gloria Flournoy Whitaker Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01107 |
| Federal ID | GA01107 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |