Gurley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Paulding County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Gurley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gurley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paulding County Airport Authority (local government). It impounds the Name Unknown near Yorkville.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 188 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 170 square miles.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Paulding |
| Nearest City | Yorkville |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.90453, -84.92961 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 170 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paulding County Airport Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05132 |
| Federal ID | GA05132 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |