Lake Arrowhead Dam, Georgia, USA

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Quick Facts About Lake Arrowhead Dam

Location: Cherokee, Georgia
Coordinates: 34.289556, -84.591333
River: Lost Town Creek River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1974
Dam Height: 107 ft (33 m)
Dam Length: 1,982 ft (604 m)
Dam Capacity: 25,731 acre-ft (31,739 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Lake Arrowhead Dam Information

Lake Arrowhead Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Waleska, Cherokee, Georgia.

The dam, which is on the Lost Town Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by WOODWARD-CLYDE and commissioned in 1974 and is currently owned by Purcell Company, Inc..

Lake Arrowhead Dam Structure

The Lake Arrowhead Dam is approximately 1,982 feet (604 m) long, 107 feet (33 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Arrowhead Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 13,725 acre-ft (16,930 Ml) and maximum capacity of 25,731 acre-ft (31,739 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 450 acres (182 ha) and the total catchment area is 5,472 square miles (14,172 square kilometres).

Lake Arrowhead Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 25731 cubic feet per second (729 cubic metres per second).

Lake Arrowhead Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lake Arrowhead Dam
Cherokee, Georgia
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 107 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,982 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 25,731 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 5,472 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Lake Arrowhead Dam Weather

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Lake Arrowhead Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Arrowhead Dam?

Lake Arrowhead Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the Lake Arrowhead Dam?

Lake Arrowhead Dam is in Cherokee County.

How high is the Lake Arrowhead Dam?

Lake Arrowhead Dam is 107 feet high.

How long is the Lake Arrowhead Dam?

Lake Arrowhead Dam is 1,982 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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