Masseys Lake Dam
Masseys Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Barrow County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Masseys Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Masseys Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Penn,mcwhorter;russell, Richard Iii (private). It impounds the Unknown near Winder (environs).
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,068 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 05/01/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Barrow |
| Nearest City | Winder (environs) |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.97972, -83.73944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,068 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Penn,Mcwhorter;Russell, Richard Iii |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01921 |
| Federal ID | GA01921 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |