City Of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2
City Of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Habersham County, Georgia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About City Of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2
The primary purpose of City Of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 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 Cornelia (local government). It impounds the Camp Creek near Cornelia.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 261 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles.
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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2019.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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 | Habersham |
| Nearest City | Cornelia |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.53611, -83.51222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Cornelia |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00117 |
| Federal ID | GA00117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |