Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3 is an earth dam located in Whitfield County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3
The primary purpose of Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dalton Utilities (public utility). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 329 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/22/2024.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Whitfield |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.78943, -84.87576 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Dalton Utilities |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04602 |
| Federal ID | GA04602 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |