Montag Lake Dam
Montag Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gilmer County, Georgia, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Montag Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Montag Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Montag, Louis (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek near Dyke.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 438 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Nearest City | Dyke |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.57694, -84.38639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 438 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Montag, Louis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00617 |
| Federal ID | GA00617 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |