Southwire Lake Dam

Carroll County, Georgia (near Carrollton)

River/Stream: Buffalo Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
950 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,199 acre-ft
Year Completed
1959
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,199 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-02-04

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
GA04049
State
Georgia (GA)
Coordinates
33.56556, -85.06694
Age
67 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.