Gary Hite Lake Dam
Gary Hite Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gary Hite Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gary Hite Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gary Hite, Christanna C. Hite, Et Al Trustees (private). It impounds the Unknown near Ball Ground.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 27 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Ball Ground |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.28919, -84.32485 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gary HIte, Christanna C. Hite, ET AL Trustees |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06207 |
| Federal ID | GA06207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |