Mountaintown Creek Ws Str # 2

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGilmer
Nearest CityPAINTER GAP COMMUNITY
River/StreamMOUNTAINTOWN CREEK
Coordinates34.81208, -84.55267

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,630 acre-ft
Max Storage1,630 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area5,700 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLimestone Valley SWCD
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/03/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00635
Federal IDGA00635
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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