Ellijay River WS Str # 2, located in the Salem Church Community of Gilmer, Georgia, is a state-owned earth dam designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1968, this dam has a height of 62 feet and a length of 396 feet, providing a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment.
The Ellijay River WS Str # 2 dam on Ross Creek is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting, but it is subject to state inspection. In the event of an emergency, the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The last inspection of the dam took place in January 2017, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. Overall, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, contributing to the management of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
396 |
Dam Height |
62 |
River Or Stream |
ROSS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
891 |
Nid Storage |
230 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
62 |
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|
181cfs |
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
|
311cfs |
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|
279cfs |
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|
19cfs |
Ocoee River At Copperhill
|
301cfs |
Mill Creek Near Crandall
|
11cfs |