Lake Marguerite Dam
Lake Marguerite Dam is an earth dam located in Bartow County, Georgia, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Marguerite Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Marguerite Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. & Mrs.richard Green (private). It impounds the Unknown near Adairsville.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 243 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 93 square miles. Completed in 1942, 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 04/19/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bartow |
| Nearest City | Adairsville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.33619, -84.94117 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 243 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 93 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mr. & Mrs.Richard Green |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02509 |
| Federal ID | GA02509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |