Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 97 ft (taller than 99.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 962 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 141 acres |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05394 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Gainesville Department of Water Resources
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam?
Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam?
Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam is owned by Gainesville Department of Water Resources (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam built?
Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam?
Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 97 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam was last inspected on March 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.