Macks Lake Dam
Macks Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Haralson County, Georgia, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Macks Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Macks Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jerry & Annamarie Braden (private). It impounds the Unknown near Tallapoosa.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 10/04/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Haralson |
| Nearest City | Tallapoosa |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.75833, -85.30083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jerry & Annamarie Braden |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05129 |
| Federal ID | GA05129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |