Penland Lake Dam

Georgia — Gilmer County

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGilmer
Coordinates34.63500, -84.37694

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length180 ft
NID Storage37 acre-ft
Max Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 1, 2008
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1997
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSam Penland

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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