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Emerald Lake Dam Status: Construction Last Updated: September 18, 2018 Expected Completion: Summer 2018
Emerald Lake Dam in the Woodlands Subdivision is classified by the Georgia Safe Dams Program as a Category 2 structure. It is approximately 600 feet long and impounds a 20-acre lake. Significant work is needed on the dam, with the most pressing issue being active and on-going seepage erosion around the dam’s principal spillway. Work will include the construction of a 40 foot labyrinth weir, placement of bridge over the weir, roadway reconstruction, installation of new riser pipe and comprehensive drain system, and stabilization. *Budget changes reflect action by the Board of Commissioners.
Latest Update:
Construction of the new dam and spillway is complete. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on August 30, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. A few final tasks remain active. (Last Update: 09/18/2018)
- Approved Budget: $2,064,000
- Revised Budget: $3,065,778*
- Category: Category I
- Expended to Date: $2,934,292
- Designer: Walden, Ashworth & Associates, Inc.
- Contractor: North Georgia Concrete, Inc.