Parkman Lake Dam
Parkman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Meriwether County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parkman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Parkman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by -.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 297 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 448 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/24/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Meriwether |
| Nearest City | Manchester Environs |
| Coordinates | 32.86361, -84.64778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 297 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | - |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06331 |
| Federal ID | GA06331 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |