Frances Lake Dam
Frances Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Whitfield County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frances Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Frances Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Frances, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Dalton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Whitfield |
| Nearest City | Dalton |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.88700, -84.91683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Frances, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00722 |
| Federal ID | GA00722 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |