Shaw Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gilmer County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 180 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Shaw Lake Dam
Shaw Lake Dam is a dam in Gilmer, Georgia. The dam is owned by Law, Al & Diane (private). It impounds the Bryant Creek near Elijay.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 203 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Nearest City | Elijay |
| River/Stream | Bryant Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.80145, -84.44526 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 203 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Law, Al & Diane |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00610 |
| Federal ID | GA00610 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |