Lake Ma-bo Dam
Lake Ma-bo Dam is an earth dam located in Turner County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Ma-bo Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Ma-bo Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Youngblood, R.e. And Lillian (private). It impounds the Unknown near Ashburn.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 263 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 550 square miles.
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 03/04/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Turner |
| Nearest City | Ashburn |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.65744, -83.74664 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,290 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 550 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Youngblood, R.E. and Lillian |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02978 |
| Federal ID | GA02978 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |