Mcclure Lake Dam
Mcclure Lake Dam is a dam located in Gilmer County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcclure Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcclure Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Walnut Mountain Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Little Turniptown Creek.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 313 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 498 square miles.
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 01/18/2017.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| River/Stream | Little Turniptown Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.71833, -84.41111 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 313 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 498 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Walnut Mountain Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02339 |
| Federal ID | GA02339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |