Ellijay River Ws Str # 12

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGilmer
River/StreamLAUREL CREEK
Coordinates34.81054, -84.35593

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height79 ft
Dam Height79 ft
Dam Length332 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage832 acre-ft
Max Storage832 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1,408 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 IDGA00633
Federal IDGA00633
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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