Toccoa Water Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Stephens County, Georgia, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 371 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Toccoa Water Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Toccoa Water 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 Toccoa (local government). It impounds the Cedar Creek near Toccoa.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 371 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 389 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Stephens |
| Nearest City | Toccoa |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.61250, -83.35833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 371 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 389 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 389 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Toccoa |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00481 |
| Federal ID | GA00481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |