Unicoi State Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Unicoi State Park Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 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 | 75 ft (taller than 98.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | GA00514 |
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
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Unicoi State Park Lake Dam?
Unicoi State Park Lake 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 Unicoi State Park Lake Dam?
Unicoi State Park Lake Dam is owned by Georgia Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Unicoi State Park Lake Dam built?
Unicoi State Park Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Unicoi State Park Lake Dam?
Unicoi State Park 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 Unicoi State Park Lake Dam?
Unicoi State Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 75 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 Unicoi State Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Unicoi State Park Lake Dam was last inspected on January 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.