Merritt Large Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyWebster
Nearest CityWeston
River/StreamLittle Bear Creek
Coordinates32.03228, -84.64267

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length897 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage560 acre-ft
Max Storage560 acre-ft
Normal Storage291 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerMerritt Enterprises , Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/06/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA06295
Federal IDGA06295
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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