M.a.prowell is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 62% 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 M.a.prowell
The primary purpose of M.a.prowell is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by M. A. Prowell (private). It impounds the Little White Oak Creek near Montazuma.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Montazuma |
| River/Stream | Little White Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.28274, -84.75270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | M. A. Prowell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05781 |
| Federal ID | GA05781 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |