Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 48 ft (taller than 95.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,903 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06128 |
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
Upper Chattahoochee River SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam?
Etowah River W/S Str. #1 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 Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam?
Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam is owned by Upper Chattahoochee River SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam built?
Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam?
Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam?
Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam last inspected?
Etowah River W/S Str. #1 Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.