Mcclendon Lake Dam North
Mcclendon Lake Dam North is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcclendon Lake Dam North
The primary purpose of Mcclendon Lake Dam North is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Leary Peanut Farms, Llc (private). It impounds the Unknown near Leary.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 576 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 331 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 10/08/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Leary |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.51531, -84.55514 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 331 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Leary Peanut Farms, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01581 |
| Federal ID | GA01581 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |