Chickasaw Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCherokee
Nearest CityWaleska
River/StreamLOST TOWN CREEK
Coordinates34.32831, -84.59131

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length264 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage269 acre-ft
Max Storage269 acre-ft
Normal Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area235 sq mi
Max Discharge269 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPurcell Company, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/01/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA02487
Federal IDGA02487
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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