Mcclure Lake Dam, located in Gilmer, Georgia, along the Little Turniptown Creek, is a private dam primarily constructed for recreational purposes.
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Standing at a height of 47 feet and stretching 313 feet in length, the dam offers a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not undergone a formal condition assessment and is currently not rated for its structural integrity.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Mcclure Lake Dam is not regulated by the state of Georgia and does not require permitting for its maintenance or inspection. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified. Although last inspected in January 2017, the dam's condition assessment and emergency preparedness protocols are yet to be fully evaluated.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mcclure Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management. Its unique buttress core type and uncontrolled spillway design highlight the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems. As a recreational structure in a picturesque location, the dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship in water resource management.
Dam Length |
313 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE TURNIPTOWN CREEK |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
498 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
47 |
Cartecay River Near Ellijay
|
181cfs |
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
|
311cfs |
Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock
|
19cfs |
Toccoa River Near Dial
|
279cfs |
Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton
|
84cfs |
Coosawattee River At Carters
|
460cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
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Jacks River Fields
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Ridgeway - Carters Lake
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Jacks River Fields Campground
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