Shaw Lake Dam

Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGilmer
Nearest CityElijay
River/StreamBryant Creek
Coordinates34.80145, -84.44526

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length180 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14 acre-ft
Max Storage14 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area203 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerLaw, Al & Diane
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/01/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDGA00610
Federal IDGA00610
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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