Chitwood Lake Dam
Georgia — Gilmer County — GUNSTOCK BRANCH
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| River | GUNSTOCK BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 34.68833, -84.56750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 336 ft |
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | January 18, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1968 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Chitwood, William B. Jr. |
Location Map
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.