Mauldin Creek Lake Dam
Mauldin Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Habersham County, Georgia, built in 1992. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mauldin Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mauldin Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mauldin Creek Llc Federated Insurance (private). It impounds the Mauldin Mill Creek near Clarkesville.
The dam stands 53 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 550 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/11/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham |
| Nearest City | Clarkesville |
| River/Stream | Mauldin Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.68111, -83.61887 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 495 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mauldin Creek LLC Federated Insurance |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04514 |
| Federal ID | GA04514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |