Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #6 Dam

Georgia — Cherokee County — AVERY CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCherokee
RiverAVERY CREEK
Coordinates34.17066, -84.44969

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length430 ft
NID Storage814 acre-ft
Max Storage814 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 31, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerLimestone Valley 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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