Mill - Canton Creek W/s Str. #8 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCherokee
Nearest CityBOARD TREE COMMUNITY
River/StreamBOARD TREE CREEK
Coordinates34.26333, -84.27333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage252 acre-ft
Max Storage252 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area2,240 sq mi
Max Discharge252 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLimestone Valley SWCD
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/10/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00038
Federal IDGA00038
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Amber Lake Dam 0.5 mi High Gdn Llc Lake Dam 0.6 mi Low Settingdown Creek Sub Ws Str # 27 1.3 mi High Blue Pond Plantation Lake Dam 1.4 mi Low Mill - Canton Creek W/s Str. #3 Dam 1.5 mi Low Dalton Lake Dam 1.8 mi Low Settingdown Creek Ws Str # 26 2.6 mi Low Settingdown Creek Ws Str # 30 A 3.2 mi High Gary Hite Lake Dam 3.4 mi Low Rosewood Lake Dam 3.4 mi Low