Cornish Creek Reservoir Dam

Georgia — Newton County — CORNISH CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyNewton
RiverCORNISH CREEK
Coordinates33.65000, -83.80194

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
NID Storage18,400 acre-ft
Max Storage18,400 acre-ft
Surface Area820 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 14, 2019
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1991
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerNewton County Board of Commissioners

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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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