Southwire Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Carrollton |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.56556, -85.06694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,199 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,016 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,199 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Southwire Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |