Matthews Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Upson County, Georgia, built in 1957. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 580 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Matthews Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Matthews Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by South, Anthony (private). It impounds the Red River near Paynes Mill Environs.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,300 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Upson |
| Nearest City | Paynes Mill Environs |
| River/Stream | Red River |
| Coordinates | 32.93556, -84.30528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,300 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | South, Anthony |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01631 |
| Federal ID | GA01631 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |