Ellijay River Ws Str # 2
Ellijay River Ws Str # 2 is an earth dam located in Gilmer County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ellijay River Ws Str # 2
The primary purpose of Ellijay River Ws Str # 2 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 Limestone Valley S & Wcd (state). It impounds the Ross Creek near Salem Church Community.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 396 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 891 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 01/19/2017.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Nearest City | Salem Church Community |
| River/Stream | Ross Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.77861, -84.45611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 396 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 891 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Limestone Valley S & Wcd |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00628 |
| Federal ID | GA00628 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |