Mathews Lake Dam
Mathews Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Heard County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Mathews Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mathews Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael & Tina Carpenter Lee Banks (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Franklin.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 320 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 09/13/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Heard |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.31064, -84.97756 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Michael & Tina Carpenter Lee Banks |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04633 |
| Federal ID | GA04633 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |