Ellijay River W/s Str. #11 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGilmer
River/StreamSISSON CREEK
Coordinates34.82624, -84.36847

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length231 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage429 acre-ft
Max Storage429 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area909 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 IDGA02192
Federal IDGA02192
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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