Etowah River Reach Sub WS Str # 12

Dawson County, Georgia (near DAWSONVILLE)

River/Stream: PALMER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
63 ft
Dam Length
690 ft
Reservoir Storage
978 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2017-03-28

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
GA00660
State
Georgia (GA)
Coordinates
34.39389, -84.07472
Age
62 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.