Southwire Lake Dam
Georgia — Carroll County — Buffalo Creek
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| River | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.56556, -85.06694 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,199 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,199 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 4, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Southwire Company |
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.