Amicalola Falls Lake Dam

Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyDawson
Nearest CityDAWSONVILLE
River/StreamLITTLE AMICALOLA CREEK
Coordinates34.56917, -84.24389

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage205 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1,280 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGeorgia Department of Natural Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA05989
Federal IDGA05989
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Amicalola Creek Ws Str # 1 2.0 mi High Amicalola Creek Ws Str # 2 2.6 mi Low Amicalola Creek Ws Str # 3 3.1 mi High Fausett Lake Dam 3.5 mi Low Wood Lake Dam (east) 3.8 mi Undetermined Cartecay River W/s Str. #7 Dam 3.9 mi High Morris Lake Dam 4.1 mi Low Amicalola Creek W/s Str. # 4 4.7 mi High Cartecay River Ws Str # 6 4.8 mi High Southmark Lake Dam 4.9 mi Undetermined