Lacy Lake Dam
Lacy Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, Georgia, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lacy Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lacy Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sharp Residential Builders (private). It impounds the Avery Creek near Bradshaw Lake Environs.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 175 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 09/01/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Bradshaw Lake Environs |
| River/Stream | Avery Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.19111, -84.45376 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 175 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sharp Residential Builders |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02496 |
| Federal ID | GA02496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |