Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3
Key Takeaway
Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 71 ft (taller than 98.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 441 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 609 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,272 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00629 |
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
Limestone Valley SWCD Gilmer County Board of Commissoners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3?
Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3 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 Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3?
Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3 is owned by Limestone Valley SWCD Gilmer County Board of Commissoners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3 built?
Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 W/S Str. # 3?
Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3 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 W/S Str. # 3?
Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3 has a dam height of 71 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 W/S Str. # 3 last inspected?
Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3 was last inspected on March 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.