Mcree Lake Dam West
Mcree Lake Dam West is an earth dam located in Lee County, Georgia, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcree Lake Dam West
The primary purpose of Mcree Lake Dam West is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lee, Ronald C. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Smithville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 183 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 06/02/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Smithville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.87914, -84.28867 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lee, Ronald C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04805 |
| Federal ID | GA04805 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |