Salacoa Highlands Lake Dam, located in Pickens, Georgia, was completed in 1987 and serves as a recreational hub for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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This private dam, with a height of 37.3 feet and a hydraulic height of 22 feet, creates a picturesque lake with a normal storage capacity of 166 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 233 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering visitors a tranquil waterfront setting for various outdoor activities.
Managed by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, the Salacoa Highlands Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with dam regulations. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam poses moderate risks that are being actively managed through risk assessment and potential emergency action plans.
The Salacoa Highlands Lake Dam, designed by Dan McGill & Associates, stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity in creating sustainable water resources for recreational purposes. As a vital component of the local landscape, this earth dam continues to draw visitors seeking solace in its natural beauty while also highlighting the importance of responsible dam management in safeguarding water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
255 |
Dam Height |
37.3 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
233 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
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