Childer's Lake Dam, located in Lucius, Georgia, is a private recreational dam completed in 1976 with an earth core and buttress foundation.
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Standing at a height of 24 feet and a length of 146 feet, it has a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated and uninspected since 1982, the dam is classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. Although the dam is not state-regulated, it is within the jurisdiction of the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The surrounding area of Gilmer County, Georgia, offers a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy water-based activities and outdoor recreation. Additionally, the dam is situated in the district represented by Congressman Doug Collins, a Republican from Georgia.
While Childer's Lake Dam may not be a prominent fixture in the water resource and climate community, its role in providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the local landscape cannot be overlooked. As a privately owned structure with limited oversight, it serves as a reminder of the diverse array of dams across the United States that play a role in shaping our environment and providing leisure activities for residents and visitors alike.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
146 |
Dam Height |
24 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Toccoa River Near Dial
|
279cfs |
Cartecay River Near Ellijay
|
181cfs |
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
|
311cfs |
Ocoee River At Copperhill
|
301cfs |
Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock
|
19cfs |
Mill Creek Near Crandall
|
11cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Jacks River Fields
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Jacks River Fields Campground
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Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
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Morganton Point Campground
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Morganton Point
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