Morton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Morton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Morton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jacobs, Carl and Elizabeth;wagner, Matthew and Amy (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Canton.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet.
The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.21503, -84.35074 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jacobs, Carl and Elizabeth;wagner, Matthew and Amy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07041 |
| Federal ID | GA07041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |