Lee & Gordon Mill Dam

West Chickamauga· Walker, Georgia· Built 1836· Masonry· 13 ft tall
Unknown Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lee & Gordon Mill Dam is classified as unknown in Georgia. It was completed in 1836 and is 190 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA)
Dam Length65 ft
Dam TypeMasonry
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Year Completed1836 (190 years old)
NID IDGA00183

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

City of Chickamauga;Steele, Lance and Randall

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lee & Gordon Mill Dam?

Lee & Gordon Mill Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lee & Gordon Mill Dam?

Lee & Gordon Mill Dam is owned by City of Chickamauga;Steele, Lance and Randall (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lee & Gordon Mill Dam built?

Lee & Gordon Mill Dam was completed in 1836, making it 190 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 Lee & Gordon Mill Dam?

Lee & Gordon Mill Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lee & Gordon Mill Dam?

Lee & Gordon Mill Dam has a dam height of 13 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.

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.