Mountaintown Creek Ws Str # 1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 1 is a state-owned earth dam located in Gilmer, Georgia, built in 1965 for flood risk reduction on Mountaintown Creek.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 81 feet and stretching 520 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 3390 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 6616 acres. Despite its critical purpose, the dam's condition assessment in 2016 reported it as being in poor condition, with a high hazard potential.
Managed by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 1 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has an uncontrolled outlet gate. Although the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, the dam's poor condition and high hazard potential highlight the need for timely maintenance and potential rehabilitation to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
As an important structure in the area, Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 1 serves as a critical flood control measure on Mountaintown Creek. With its historical significance and impact on the local community, efforts to address its poor condition and high hazard potential are essential to safeguarding public safety and protecting the surrounding environment from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
81 |
River Or Stream |
MOUNTAINTOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Drainage Area |
6616 |
Nid Storage |
3390 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
81 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
|
276cfs |
Cartecay River Near Ellijay
|
166cfs |
Mill Creek Near Crandall
|
9cfs |
Holly Creek Near Chatsworth
|
22cfs |
Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock
|
9cfs |
Coosawattee River At Carters
|
465cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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