Ellijay River W/s Str. #1

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGilmer
Nearest CityKELLS CREEK COMMUNITY
River/StreamFLAT BRANCH
Coordinates34.74617, -84.48590

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height73 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length415 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,507 acre-ft
Max Storage1,507 acre-ft
Normal Storage111 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area5,662 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLimestone Valley SWCD Gilmer County Board of Commissoners
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/02/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00627
Federal IDGA00627
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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