Briar Cove Pond Dam, located in Fannin, Georgia, on Cook Creek, is a private earth dam designed by Sonny Williamson and completed in 1990.
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Standing at a height of 24.6 feet, with a hydraulic height of 21 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose that is unspecified but contributes to flood control and water storage in the area. With a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition.
Despite not being state regulated or inspected, Briar Cove Pond Dam remains a crucial structure in the region, offering moderate risk management measures in case of emergencies. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates, and it has a surface area of 4 acres. While the dam does not have associated structures or locks, it plays a significant role in the water resource and climate ecosystem of the area, showcasing the importance of private initiatives in managing water resources effectively.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Height |
24.6 |
River Or Stream |
COOK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Toccoa River Near Dial
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279cfs |
Nottely River Near Blairsville
|
115cfs |
Ocoee River At Copperhill
|
301cfs |
Valley River At Tomotla
|
268cfs |
Cartecay River Near Ellijay
|
181cfs |
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
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311cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Morganton Point
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Poteete Creek
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Morganton Point Campground
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Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
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Mulky Campground
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Mulky
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