Amicalola Creek Ws Str # 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2, also known as Lake Laurel Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Dawsonville, Georgia with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Built in 1960 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 65 feet and spans 422 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 1227 acre-feet, it serves to mitigate the potential hazards posed by its moderate risk assessment.

Despite its low hazard potential, Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2 is currently assessed to be in poor condition based on a 2016 inspection, highlighting the need for potential maintenance and rehabilitation efforts. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 2841 acres and a normal storage capacity of 179 acre-feet. The structure's location within the Amicalola Creek sub-watershed makes it a crucial component in managing water resources and climate impacts in the region.

As a regulated and permitted state structure under the jurisdiction of the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2 plays a vital role in safeguarding the local community from flood risks. With its historical significance dating back to over six decades, this dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to balance water resource management and climate resilience in Georgia's evolving landscape.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

422

Dam Height

65

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

65

Drainage Area

2841

Nid Storage

1227

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

65
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.