Maxwell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height20 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall. 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 Maxwell Lake Dam
Maxwell Lake Dam is a dam in Decatur, Georgia. The dam is owned by Big Creek Land & Timber LLC (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Decatur |
| Coordinates | 30.93194, -84.38389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Big Creek Land & Timber LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05990 |
| Federal ID | GA05990 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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