Manous Lake Dam North
Manous Lake Dam North is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, Georgia, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Manous Lake Dam North
The primary purpose of Manous Lake Dam North is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cain, Jackie & Karol (private). It impounds the Unknown near Ball Ground.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 276 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 04/11/2019.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Ball Ground |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.30953, -84.43944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 276 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cain, Jackie & Karol |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04085 |
| Federal ID | GA04085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |