Ellijay River W/s Str. #10 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGilmer
Nearest CityGOOSE ISLAND COMMUNITY
River/StreamCHERRY LOG CREEK
Coordinates34.78460, -84.40260

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,115 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,943 acre-ft
Max Storage1,943 acre-ft
Normal Storage216 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area7,539 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDGA00632
Federal IDGA00632
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Gold Springs Lake Dam #2 0.5 mi Undetermined Gold Springs Lake Dam #1 1.0 mi Low Ellijay River W/s Str. #4 Dam 1.4 mi High Ellijay River Ws Str # 9 1.5 mi High Popkin Lake Dam 1.7 mi Low Gilmer County Golf Course Lake Dam 2.4 mi Low Shaw Lake Dam 2.7 mi Undetermined Ellijay River W/s Str. # 3 2.9 mi High Ellijay River Ws Str # 2 3.1 mi Low Ellijay River Ws Str # 12 3.2 mi High