Gary Hite Lake Dam

Unknown· Cherokee, Georgia· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Gary Hite Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA)
Dam Length240 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06207

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 11, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Gary HIte, Christanna C. Hite, ET AL Trustees

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gary Hite Lake Dam?

Gary Hite Lake Dam 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 Gary Hite Lake Dam?

Gary Hite Lake Dam is owned by Gary HIte, Christanna C. Hite, ET AL Trustees (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Gary Hite Lake Dam?

Gary Hite Lake 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 Gary Hite Lake Dam?

Gary Hite Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Gary Hite Lake Dam last inspected?

Gary Hite Lake Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.