Mcgills Pond Lake Dam
Mcgills Pond Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Terrell County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcgills Pond Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcgills Pond Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mcgill Jr., Ralph (private). It impounds the Chenube Creek near Shellman.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/24/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Terrell |
| Nearest City | Shellman |
| River/Stream | Chenube Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.84917, -84.52167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | McGill Jr., Ralph |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01681 |
| Federal ID | GA01681 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |