Dodds Lake Dam
Dodds Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, Georgia, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dodds Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dodds Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dodd, Thomas, H. Jr. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Waleska.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 207 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 09/01/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Waleska |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.31611, -84.51278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 207 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dodd, Thomas, H. Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04068 |
| Federal ID | GA04068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |