James "sloppy" Floyd Lower Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyChattooga
Nearest CitySummerville
River/StreamMARBLE SPRING BRANCH
Coordinates34.44056, -85.34597

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length918 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage646 acre-ft
Max Storage646 acre-ft
Normal Storage595 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area2,350 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGeorgia Department of Natural Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/06/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA00790
Federal IDGA00790
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams