Moose Dam
Moose Dam is an earth dam located in Lumpkin County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Moose Dam
The primary purpose of Moose Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lloyd Bearden (private). It impounds the Unknown near Dahlonega.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 06/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lumpkin |
| Nearest City | Dahlonega |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.61728, -83.92753 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lloyd Bearden |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00540 |
| Federal ID | GA00540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |