Etowah River Ws Str # 13
Etowah River Ws Str # 13 is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Georgia, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Etowah River Ws Str # 13
The primary purpose of Etowah River Ws Str # 13 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Etowah Water & Sewer Authority (local government). It impounds the Russell Creek near Dawsonville.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 654 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,097 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 03/30/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Dawsonville |
| River/Stream | Russell Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.40162, -84.05880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 654 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 654 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,097 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Etowah Water & Sewer Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00141 |
| Federal ID | GA00141 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |