Ellijay River W/s Str. # 3

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGilmer
Nearest CityJONES MILL
River/StreamAMY CREEK
Coordinates34.78302, -84.45361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height71 ft
Dam Height71 ft
Dam Length441 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage609 acre-ft
Max Storage609 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area2,272 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLimestone Valley SWCD Gilmer County Board of Commissoners
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/01/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00629
Federal IDGA00629
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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