Benny Meyers Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyOglethorpe
Nearest CityCRAWFORD
River/StreamBIG CREEK
Coordinates33.94889, -83.27500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length540 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area145 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMeyers, Doug
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA00423
Federal IDGA00423
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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