Matthews Lake Dam West
Matthews Lake Dam West is an earth dam located in Talbot County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Matthews Lake Dam West
The primary purpose of Matthews Lake Dam West is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stevens, Ms. Noneen (private). It impounds the Unknown near Talbotton.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 143 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 06/20/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Talbot |
| Nearest City | Talbotton |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.63139, -84.43111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 143 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stevens, Ms. Noneen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02821 |
| Federal ID | GA02821 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |