Demorest Lake Dam is an other dam located in Habersham County, Georgia, built in 1880. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 289 ft long. 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 Demorest Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Demorest Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Garrison, Stanley (private). It impounds the Hazel Creek near Demorest.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 289 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,353 square miles. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century old.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham |
| Nearest City | Demorest |
| River/Stream | Hazel Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.56806, -83.52917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 289 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,353 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Garrison, Stanley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02011 |
| Federal ID | GA02011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |