Trade Winds Lake Dam, located in Canton, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Standing at a height of 31.3 feet with a hydraulic height of 17 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 17.6 acre-feet and a normal storage of 10.4 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it boasts a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Despite being a private structure, Trade Winds Lake Dam falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but its hazard potential remains low. The last inspection was conducted in March 2019, with an inspection frequency of five years. While the dam is not owned or funded by federal agencies, it plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the local water resource management in Cherokee County, Georgia.
Dam Length |
264 |
Dam Height |
31.3 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
17.6 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Etowah River At Canton
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666cfs |
Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road
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47cfs |
Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd
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46cfs |
Big Creek Near Alpharetta
|
112cfs |
Etowah River At Allatoona Dam
|
4430cfs |
Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam
|
1470cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake
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Victoria - Allatoona Lake
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Payne - Allatoona Lake
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Upper Stamp Creek - Allatoona Lake
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