Holden is a private water resource located in East Ellijay, Georgia, specifically on the Tr-Cartecay River.
Wind
Humidity
Constructed in 1969 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Holden serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitats. The dam at Holden is an Earth type structure with a height of 30 feet and a length of 210 feet, providing a storage capacity of 44 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 660 cubic feet per second.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Holden has not undergone a recent condition assessment, making current information on its safety and maintenance status unavailable. Despite this, the dam is not considered a high-risk structure and does not have an Emergency Action Plan prepared at the moment. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.63 square miles, making Holden an essential feature for supporting local wildlife and recreational activities in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Holden represents a valuable asset in Georgia's water infrastructure landscape, contributing to the ecological health and biodiversity of the area.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Cartecay River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
44 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
Toccoa River Near Dial
|
259cfs |
Cartecay River Near Ellijay
|
166cfs |
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
|
276cfs |
Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock
|
9cfs |
Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville
|
110cfs |
Ocoee River At Copperhill
|
288cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
|
||
Amicalola Mountain
|
||
Hawk Mountain (Base) Campsite
|
||
Frank Gross Recreation Area
|
||
Frank Gross
|
||
Deep Hole
|