Talking Rock Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gordon County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 316 ft long, taller than 80% 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 Talking Rock Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Talking Rock Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Talking Rock Creek Resort (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Ranger.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 316 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 233 acre-feet.
The most recent inspection on record was 02/01/2018.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gordon |
| Nearest City | Ranger |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.54942, -84.68786 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 316 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 102 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Talking Rock Creek Resort |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00825 |
| Federal ID | GA00825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |