City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2
Key Takeaway
City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA00117 |
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
City of Cornelia
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2?
City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 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 City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2?
City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 is owned by City of Cornelia (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2?
City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2?
City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 has a dam height of 32 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 City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 last inspected?
City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 was last inspected on May 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.