Matthews Lake Dam East
Matthews Lake Dam East is an earth dam located in Talbot County, Georgia, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Matthews Lake Dam East
The primary purpose of Matthews Lake Dam East is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Buckner, Mike H. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Talbotton.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 471 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 372 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 06/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Talbot |
| Nearest City | Talbotton |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.63342, -84.41972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 471 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 372 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Buckner, Mike H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01406 |
| Federal ID | GA01406 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |