Anderson #1 Dam
Anderson #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Anderson #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Anderson #1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nichols, Herbert & Jane (private). It impounds the Unknown near Chestatee Community.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 414 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 180 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Chestatee Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.31833, -84.02167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 414 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 180 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nichols, Herbert & Jane |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00550 |
| Federal ID | GA00550 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |