Yates Lake Dam
Yates Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Habersham County, Georgia, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Yates Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Yates Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Orchard Properties Owners Association (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 08/01/2017.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.70833, -83.46594 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Orchard Properties Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05217 |
| Federal ID | GA05217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |