Lake Mae Dam
Lake Mae Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Mae Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Mae Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The St. Elmo Lllp (private). It impounds the Unknown near Biggers Lake Environs.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 180 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 03/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Harris |
| Nearest City | Biggers Lake Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.60833, -85.01278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 180 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The St. Elmo LLLP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02772 |
| Federal ID | GA02772 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |