Mountain Lakes Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyWhite
River/StreamCATHY CREEK
Coordinates34.64530, -83.80286

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length435 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage909 acre-ft
Max Storage909 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area800 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMountain Lakes Resort, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/06/2013
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA04721
Federal IDGA04721
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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