Upper Shields Lake Dam

Georgia — Walker County — Unknown

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyWalker
RiverUnknown
Coordinates34.82417, -85.26981

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length219 ft
NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 27, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerShields Lake Rod & Gun Club
Other NameUpper Shield Lake Dam

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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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