LAKE TCHUKOLAHO DAM - GA00165-3427
Dam Name: LAKE TCHUKOLAHO DAM
State: GA
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Failure
Incident Date: 05/01/2020
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Erosion/Head Cutting
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDGA00165-3427
Incident DescriptionDam failed due to head cutting through ES.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure ImpactsWater/sewer lines
Economic Damages (in $)$1 to $100,000
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)2000
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPNR
Dam Height16 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)3054.00
Surface Area (acres)285.00
Year Completed1959
NID NumberGA00165
River NameCOMMISSIONER CREEK
Latitude32.8994
Longitude-83.2869
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM
Incident Time
Incident Duration1 day
Incident Report ProducedNo
Information SourcesGA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM
