Stembridge
Stembridge is an earth dam located in Gilmer County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stembridge
The primary purpose of Stembridge is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Joel Stembridge (private). It impounds the Tr- Clear Creek near East Ellijay.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Nearest City | East Ellijay |
| River/Stream | Tr- Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.60502, -84.41024 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 880 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Joel Stembridge |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05809 |
| Federal ID | GA05809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |