Yahoola Creek Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Yahoola Creek Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. 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 | 45 ft (taller than 94.4% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| NID ID | GA07468 |
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
City of Dahlonega
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yahoola Creek Reservoir Dam?
Yahoola Creek Reservoir 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 Yahoola Creek Reservoir Dam?
Yahoola Creek Reservoir Dam is owned by City of Dahlonega (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Yahoola Creek Reservoir Dam?
Yahoola Creek Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Yahoola Creek Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Yahoola Creek Reservoir Dam was last inspected on March 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.