Upper Shields Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyWalker
Nearest CityChickamauga
River/StreamUnknown
Coordinates34.82417, -85.26981

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length219 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage64 acre-ft
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area49 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerShields Lake Rod & Gun Club
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/27/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA05080
Federal IDGA05080
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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