Mcdaniel Lake Dam
Mcdaniel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Georgia, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcdaniel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcdaniel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rice, Mary Et Al (private). It impounds the Unknown near Redan (environs).
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/01/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Redan (environs) |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.77742, -84.13892 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rice, Mary Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01957 |
| Federal ID | GA01957 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |