Chitwood Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Nearest City | CARTER'S LAKE |
| River/Stream | GUNSTOCK BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 34.68833, -84.56750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 336 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Chitwood, William B. Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |