Hickory Log Reservoir Dam
HICKORY LOG CREEK·
Cherokee, Georgia·
Built 2008·
Roller-Compacted Concrete·
180 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 180 ft (taller than 100% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 973 ft |
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| Max Storage | 17.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 411 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,235 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06208 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM
Ownership
City of Canton/ Cobb County- Marietta Water Authority;Cobb County Marietta Water Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hickory Log Reservoir Dam?
Hickory Log Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Hickory Log Reservoir Dam?
Hickory Log Reservoir Dam is owned by City of Canton/ Cobb County- Marietta Water Authority;Cobb County Marietta Water Authority (Local Government).
When was Hickory Log Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Hickory Log Reservoir Dam was last inspected on January 12, 2017.
When was Hickory Log Reservoir Dam built?
Hickory Log Reservoir Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 years old.
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.