Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam
Georgia — Dawson County — YELLOW CREEK
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dawson |
| River | YELLOW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.35778, -84.25333 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 114 ft |
| Dam Height | 114 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 13,587 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,587 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 334 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 8, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1999 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Cherokee County Water Authority |
| Other Name | Cherokee County Reservoir Lake Dam |
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.