Ford Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCherokee
Nearest CityBall Ground
River/StreamName unknown
Coordinates34.34083, -84.45833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length255 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area146 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCarmen Ford;Miller, Robert J.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/14/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA02501
Federal IDGA02501
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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