Mcclendon Lake Dam South
Mcclendon Lake Dam South is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcclendon Lake Dam South
The primary purpose of Mcclendon Lake Dam South 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 Morgan.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 74 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 967 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,395 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 10/15/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Morgan |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.50736, -84.55961 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 967 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 967 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 547 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,395 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 | 10/15/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04036 |
| Federal ID | GA04036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |