Etowah River WS Str # 26

Georgia — Lumpkin County — HURRICANE CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyLumpkin
RiverHURRICANE CREEK
Coordinates34.51349, -84.07438

Physical Characteristics

NID Height57 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length430 ft
NID Storage1,928 acre-ft
Max Storage1,928 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 15, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerUpper Chattahoochee River SWCD

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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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