Hamilton Mortgage Dam

UNKNOWN· Cobb, Georgia· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hamilton Mortgage Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA)
Dam Length225 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage16 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area50 sq mi
NID IDGA04400

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: May 1, 2005
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Hamilton Mortgage

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hamilton Mortgage Dam?

Hamilton Mortgage 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 Hamilton Mortgage Dam?

Hamilton Mortgage Dam is owned by Hamilton Mortgage (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hamilton Mortgage Dam?

Hamilton Mortgage 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 Hamilton Mortgage Dam?

Hamilton Mortgage Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Hamilton Mortgage Dam last inspected?

Hamilton Mortgage Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2005. 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.