Mcelroy Lake Dam
Mcelroy Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcelroy Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcelroy Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mcelroy, Perry D. (private).
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet.
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 03/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Coordinates | 33.48322, -84.26608 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mcelroy, Perry D. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05446 |
| Federal ID | GA05446 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |