Cartecay River W/s Str. #7 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGilmer
Nearest CityBUCKTOWN SCHOOL COMMUNITY
River/StreamTICKANETLEY CREEK
Coordinates34.62508, -84.23350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height73 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length447 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage765 acre-ft
Max Storage765 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area2,279 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLimestone Valley SWCD
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/30/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00624
Federal IDGA00624
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Cartecay River Ws Str # 6 1.6 mi High Amicalola Falls Lake Dam 3.9 mi Undetermined Cartecay River Ws Str # 5 4.2 mi High Cartecay River Ws Str # 8 4.7 mi Low Morris Lake Dam 5.4 mi Low Amicalola Creek Ws Str # 1 5.7 mi High Wood Lake Dam (east) 5.7 mi Undetermined Cartecay River Ws Str # 3 5.7 mi High Amicalola Creek Ws Str # 3 6.0 mi High Holden Lake Dam 6.3 mi Low