Lake Marie Dam is an earth dam located in Lumpkin County, Georgia, built in 1951. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 320 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Lake Marie Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Marie Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Woorly, Rogers H. Sr. (private). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Dahlouega.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lumpkin |
| Nearest City | Dahlouega |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.52639, -84.03056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Woorly, Rogers H. Sr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02050 |
| Federal ID | GA02050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |