Ellis Lake Dam
Ellis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Paulding County, Georgia, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ellis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ellis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Smith, Mr. And Mrs. Jimmy D. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Dallas.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 669 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 07/17/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Paulding |
| Nearest City | Dallas |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.83078, -84.84639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 669 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy D. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00015 |
| Federal ID | GA00015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |