Hazel Creek W/s Str. #7
Hazel Creek W/s Str. #7 is an earth dam located in Habersham County, Georgia, built in 1962. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hazel Creek W/s Str. #7
The primary purpose of Hazel Creek W/s Str. #7 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 Cornelia (local government). It impounds the Camp Creek near Cornelia.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 657 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 633 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,150 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2019.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham |
| Nearest City | Cornelia |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.53307, -83.51033 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 657 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 633 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 633 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,150 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Cornelia |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00656 |
| Federal ID | GA00656 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |