Miller Lake Dam, located in the Dunagan Chapel Community of Hall County, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1955 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Standing at a height of 23 feet and stretching 459 feet in length, the dam impounds Cedar Creek to create a 65-acre storage reservoir with a surface area of 7 acres. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
While the dam is not regulated by the state and does not require regular inspections, its risk assessment is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date pending. The risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps for the dam are not currently prepared or updated. With its unique design and historical significance in the region, Miller Lake Dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of human infrastructure and environmental conservation in Georgia's landscape.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
459 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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