Etowah River Ws Str # 10 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Etowah River WS Str # 10, also known as Etowah River Reach Sub Watershed Structure No.


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Summary

10, is a state-owned dam located in Dawsonville, Georgia. Constructed in 1963 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 625 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction for the Mill Creek river/stream, with a drainage area of 1000 acres and a normal storage capacity of 114 acre-feet.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Etowah River WS Str # 10 has not been given a condition assessment rating. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in March 2016, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, this structure plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area. The dam's location, at the coordinates 34.384722 latitude and -84.106111 longitude, highlights its significance in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

180

Dam Height

54

River Or Stream

MILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

47

Drainage Area

1000

Nid Storage

625

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

54
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.