Yates Lake Dam # 6
Yates Lake Dam # 6 is an earth dam located in Walker County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Yates Lake Dam # 6
The primary purpose of Yates Lake Dam # 6 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Flintstone Land Company (private). It impounds the Unknown near Cooper Heights.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 267 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 256 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 03/12/2018.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walker |
| Nearest City | Cooper Heights |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.83117, -85.39039 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 267 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 256 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Flintstone Land Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05082 |
| Federal ID | GA05082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |