Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam, Georgia, USA

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Quick Facts About Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam

Location: Dawson, Georgia
Coordinates: 34.357778, -84.253333
River: Yellow Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1999
Dam Height: 114 ft (35 m)
Dam Length: 1,400 ft (427 m)
Dam Capacity: 13,587 acre-ft (16,759 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam Information

Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Ball Ground, Dawson, Georgia.

The dam, which is on the Yellow Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by WELKER & ASSOCIATES (JAMES MATHIS, P.E. ) and commissioned in 1999 and is currently owned by Cherokee County Water Authority.

Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam Structure

The Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam is approximately 1,400 feet (427 m) long, 114 feet (35 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 10,720 acre-ft (13,223 Ml) and maximum capacity of 13,587 acre-ft (16,759 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 334 acres (135 ha) and the total catchment area is 9,728 square miles (25,195 square kilometres).

Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam does not have any spillways.

Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam
Dawson, 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) 114 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,400 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 13,587 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 9,728 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam Weather

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Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam?

Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam?

Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam is in Dawson County.

How high is the Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam?

Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam is 114 feet high.

How long is the Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam?

Yellow Creek Reservoir Dam is 1,400 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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