Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3, located in Gilmer, Georgia, is a state-owned earth dam constructed in 1963 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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The dam, with a height of 57 feet and a length of 291 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Conasauga Creek. It has a storage capacity of 1040 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11 acres, providing protection to a drainage area of 3341 square miles.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment, Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3 has not been rated for its condition. The last inspection was conducted in July 2008, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam has not undergone any significant modifications since its completion. Although it meets state jurisdiction and inspection requirements, there is no state permitting or enforcement in place for this structure, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk mitigation for the surrounding Mountaintown Church Community.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
291 |
Dam Height |
57 |
River Or Stream |
CONASAUGA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
3341 |
Nid Storage |
1040 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
57 |
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
|
311cfs |
Cartecay River Near Ellijay
|
181cfs |
Holly Creek Near Chatsworth
|
20cfs |
Mill Creek Near Crandall
|
11cfs |
Coosawattee River At Carters
|
460cfs |
Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock
|
19cfs |