Hickory Log Reservoir Dam
Hickory Log Reservoir Dam is a roller-compacted concrete dam located in Cherokee County, Georgia, built in 2008. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hickory Log Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Hickory Log Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Canton/ Cobb County- Marietta Water Authority;cobb County Marietta Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Hickory Log Creek.
The dam stands 180 feet tall and stretches 973 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 411 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 17,701 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5,235 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/12/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 180 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | Hickory Log Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.26728, -84.47495 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| NID Height | 180 ft |
| Dam Height | 180 ft |
| Dam Length | 973 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,701 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 411 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,235 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Canton/ Cobb County- Marietta Water Authority;Cobb County Marietta Water Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06208 |
| Federal ID | GA06208 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |