Dellinger Lake Dam
Dellinger Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bartow County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dellinger Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dellinger Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pettit Environmental Preserve (private). It impounds the Drum Creek near Cartersville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 117 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 04/19/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bartow |
| Nearest City | Cartersville |
| River/Stream | Drum Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.08861, -84.81444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 117 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pettit Environmental Preserve |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02185 |
| Federal ID | GA02185 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |