Edmondson Lake Dam
Edmondson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gilmer County, Georgia, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Edmondson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Edmondson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carolyn Edmondson (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Coordinates | 34.63569, -84.54350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carolyn Edmondson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05926 |
| Federal ID | GA05926 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |