Demorest Lake Dam is an other dam located in Habersham County, Georgia, built in 1880. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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.
Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required