Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | BALL GROUND |
| River/Stream | YELLOW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.35778, -84.25333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 114 ft |
| Dam Height | 114 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,587 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,587 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 334 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9,728 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cherokee County Water Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |