Ellijay River WS Str # 2
Key Takeaway
Ellijay River WS Str # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 62 ft (taller than 97.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 396 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 891 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00628 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Limestone Valley S & Wcd
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ellijay River WS Str # 2?
Ellijay River WS Str # 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ellijay River WS Str # 2?
Ellijay River WS Str # 2 is owned by Limestone Valley S & Wcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ellijay River WS Str # 2 built?
Ellijay River WS Str # 2 was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Ellijay River WS Str # 2?
Ellijay River WS Str # 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ellijay River WS Str # 2?
Ellijay River WS Str # 2 has a dam height of 62 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 Ellijay River WS Str # 2 last inspected?
Ellijay River WS Str # 2 was last inspected on January 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.