Lovejoy Lake Dam, located in Gilmer, Georgia, was completed in 1970 and serves as a recreational spot for water enthusiasts.
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The dam is privately owned and regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program. Standing at 29 feet high and stretching 291 feet in length, it holds a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet with a normal storage of 60 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4 acres and draining a 208-acre watershed.
Despite its recreational purpose, Lovejoy Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of its last inspection in March 2016. The dam structure is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type and features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a risk management plan yet to be determined. With its unique design and location within the Highway 282 Community, Lovejoy Lake Dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
291 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
208 |
Nid Storage |
74 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Cartecay River Near Ellijay
|
181cfs |
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
|
311cfs |
Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock
|
19cfs |
Toccoa River Near Dial
|
279cfs |
Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton
|
84cfs |
Coosawattee River At Carters
|
460cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Amicalola Mountain
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Ridgeway - Carters Lake
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Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
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Amicalola Falls State Park
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