Margeson Lake
Margeson Lake is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Margeson Lake
The primary purpose of Margeson Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Margeson, John D. (private). It impounds the Sawmill Branch near Cumming Community.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 374 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 12/01/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Cumming Community |
| River/Stream | Sawmill Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.17083, -84.15667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 374 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Margeson, John D. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01995 |
| Federal ID | GA01995 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |