Glencree Lake Dam
Glencree Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Glencree Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Glencree Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David B & Sherry H Johnson (private). It impounds the Unknown near Cumming.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Cumming |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.09556, -84.12833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David B & Sherry H Johnson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06257 |
| Federal ID | GA06257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |