Lake Arrowhead Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Arrowhead Dam, located in Waleska, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam designed by Woodward-Clyde and completed in 1974.


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Summary

The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with a maximum storage capacity of 25,731 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 13,725 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 107 feet with a hydraulic height of 86 feet, creating a surface area of 450 acres along Lost Town Creek.

With a drainage area of 5,472 acres, Lake Arrowhead Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, as of the last inspection in March 2020. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and is regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam poses a significant recreational opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Cherokee County area.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

1982

Dam Height

107

River Or Stream

LOST TOWN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

450

Hydraulic Height

86

Drainage Area

5472

Nid Storage

25731

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

107
       
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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.