Toto Estates Lake Dam (Lower) is a privately owned earth dam located in the Landrum Community of Dawson, Georgia.
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Built by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) in 1984, this dam primarily serves a recreational purpose by creating a picturesque lake with a storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. With a height of 31 feet and a hydraulic height of 27 feet, the dam is designed as a buttress type structure.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Toto Estates Lake Dam (Lower) has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with the last inspection conducted in March 2016. While the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified in the available data.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Toto Estates Lake Dam (Lower) an intriguing structure due to its unique design, recreational purpose, and moderate risk profile. As an essential component of the local landscape, this dam offers both beauty and functionality while warranting continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and longevity.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
31 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Etowah River At Ga 9
|
178cfs |
Chestatee River Near Dahlonega
|
191cfs |
Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville
|
112cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam
|
636cfs |
Richland Creek At Suwanee Dam Road
|
15cfs |
Level Creek At Suwanee Dam Road
|
12cfs |