Hidden Lake Dam
Hidden Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, Georgia, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hidden Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hidden Lake Community Association (private). It impounds the Stewart Creek near Blairsville Airport Comm..
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/03/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Blairsville Airport Comm. |
| River/Stream | Stewart Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.83417, -84.01444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hidden Lake Community Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02038 |
| Federal ID | GA02038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |